supersensible

[ soo-per-sen-suh-buh l ]
/ ˌsu pərˈsɛn sə bəl /
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adjective

being above or beyond perception by the senses; beyond the reach of the senses.

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Origin of supersensible

First recorded in 1790–1800; super- + sensible

OTHER WORDS FROM supersensible

su·per·sen·si·bly, adverb

Words nearby supersensible

superscription, supersede, supersedeas, supersedure, superseniority, supersensible, supersensitive, supersensitize, supersensory, supersensual, superserviceable
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Words related to supersensible

abnormal, celestial, concealed, dark, extramundane, fabulous, fairy, ghostly, heavenly, hidden, impenetrable, invisible, legendary, metaphysical, miraculous, mystic, mythical, mythological, numinous, obscure

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British Dictionary definitions for supersensible

supersensible

supersensory (ˌsuːpəˈsɛnsərɪ)

/ (ˌsuːpəˈsɛnsɪbəl) /

adjective

imperceptible to or beyond reach of the senses

Derived forms of supersensible

supersensibly, adverb
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