Paranormal: meaning, definitions and examples

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paranormal

 

[ หŒpรฆr.ษ™หˆnษ”หr.mษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paranormal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฐเคพเคจเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคฎเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช paranormal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paranormal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะฐะฝะพั€ะผะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paranormalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒฉใƒŽใƒผใƒžใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paranormal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paranormal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paranormal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ์ž์—ฐ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงุฑู‚ ู„ู„ุทุจูŠุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paranormรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ paranormรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…่‡ช็„ถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paranormalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirnรกttรบrulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะฐะฝะพั€ะผะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paranormal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,517, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.