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supranatural

[soo-pruh-nach-er-uh l, -nach-ruh l]
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adjective
  1. beyond what is natural; supernatural.
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Origin of supranatural

First recorded in 1855–60; supra- + natural
Related formssu·pra·nat·u·ral·ism, nounsu·pra·nat·u·ral·ist, nounsu·pra·nat·u·ral·is·tic, adjective
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Related Words

mystical, spiritual, abstract, esoteric, philosophical, supernatural, abstruse, theoretical, unbelievable, monstrous, spectacular, incredible, strange, phenomenal, awesome, freakish, astounding, magical, inexplicable, astonishing

Examples from the Web for supranatural

Historical Examples

  • We conclude that it is not physical but hyper-physical, not natural but supranatural.

    British Quarterly Review, American Edition, Volume LIV

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  • What then is to be done in this difficulty of the heart, in this conflict between a natural and a supranatural feeling?