Paranormal: meaning, definitions and examples
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paranormal
[ หpรฆr.ษหnษหr.mษl ]
activity
Denoting events or phenomena that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding, such as telepathy or ghosts.
Synonyms
mysterious, supernatural, unexplainable
Examples of usage
- There have been numerous reports of paranormal activity in the old mansion.
- The team of researchers set out to investigate the paranormal occurrences in the supposedly haunted house.
belief
Belief in the existence of phenomena beyond the range of normal experience or scientific explanation.
Synonyms
mystical, occult, otherworldly
Examples of usage
- She had a strong interest in the paranormal and often attended seances.
- Many people turn to paranormal explanations when faced with unexplained events.
study
The study of events or phenomena that cannot be explained by known scientific laws.
Synonyms
occultism, parapsychology, supernatural phenomena
Examples of usage
- Her fascination with the paranormal led her to pursue a career in parapsychology.
- Paranormal investigators use various techniques to try to capture evidence of supernatural activity.
Translations
Translations of the word "paranormal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น paranormal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคจเฅเคฐเฅเคฎเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช paranormal
๐ฎ๐ฉ paranormal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐัะฐะฝะพัะผะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ paranormalny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใใผใใซ
๐ซ๐ท paranormal
๐ช๐ธ paranormal
๐น๐ท paranormal
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์์ฐ์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุงุฑู ููุทุจูุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ paranormรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ paranormรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ่ถ ่ช็ถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ paranormalen
๐ฎ๐ธ yfirnรกttรบrulegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐัะฐะฝะพัะผะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ แแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ paranormal
๐ฒ๐ฝ paranormal
Etymology
The term 'paranormal' emerged in the early 20th century and is a combination of 'para-' (beyond) and 'normal', indicating events or phenomena that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding. Interest in the paranormal has been fueled by various cultural beliefs, folklore, and media representations, leading to a diverse range of interpretations and practices associated with the supernatural. From ghost stories to psychic abilities, the concept of the paranormal continues to captivate and intrigue individuals around the world.
See also: abnormal, abnormality, normalcy, normality, normalization, normalize, normalizer, normally, supernormal.