superphysical

[ soo-per-fiz-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. above or beyond what is physical; hyperphysical.

superphysical

/ ˌsuːpəˈfɪzɪkəl /

adjective

1. not explained by the known physical laws and phenomena; supernatural

Word History and Origins

Origin of superphysical¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; super- + physical

Example Sentences

They will then see how close a relationship there really is between the animal and superphysical worlds.

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But though the evil eye denotes an evil superphysical influence, the werwolf is not necessarily possessed of it.

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There is every conceivable grade of clairvoyant power and some degree of superphysical sensitiveness is becoming rather common.

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It is pointed out that they could speedily convince the world by a display of superphysical force.

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If we accept the idea of evolution at all we cannot escape the conclusion that there is superphysical evolution.

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