Supernormal: meaning, definitions and examples

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supernormal

 

[ หˆsuหpษ™rnษ”หmษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Exceeding or beyond the normal; extraordinary

Synonyms

exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable.

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Word Description / Examples
supernormal

This word is often used in specialized or scientific contexts to describe something greatly exceeding the typical norms or standards.

  • The patient exhibited supernormal strength during the episode
extraordinary

Employed to highlight something that is beyond the ordinary or usual, often surprising and impressive.

  • His ability to solve complex equations in minutes is truly extraordinary
exceptional

Used to describe something that is unusually good, often in a positive or laudatory way. It can be applied to people, performances, skills, and more.

  • She has an exceptional talent for playing the piano
remarkable

This word is used to describe something that is worthy of attention or notice, often because it is unusual or impressive.

  • Her recovery from the illness was remarkable

Examples of usage

  • He displayed supernormal strength during the crisis.
  • The supernormal abilities of the character fascinated the audience.
  • The scientist discovered a supernormal phenomenon in the experiment.
Context #2 | Adjective

paranormal

Beyond what is scientifically explainable; having paranormal qualities

Synonyms

mysterious, paranormal, unexplainable.

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supernormal

Use when referring to something that goes beyond what's considered normal or average, often in terms of abilities or achievements.

  • His supernormal strength allowed him to lift the car effortlessly.
  • The students' test scores were supernormal, far exceeding expectations.
paranormal

Ideal for describing phenomena or events that are outside the range of normal scientific explanation, often associated with the supernatural or ghostly activities.

  • The old house was rumored to be haunted with paranormal activity.
  • They conducted a paranormal investigation to find evidence of ghosts.
unexplainable

This fits situations where something cannot be explained by known facts or logic, leaving it open to various interpretations.

  • The sudden, unexplainable disappearance of the hiker left everyone baffled.
  • There was an unexplainable feeling of unease in the room.
mysterious

Best used when describing something that is difficult to understand or explain, often invoking curiosity or intrigue.

  • The mysterious disappearance of the ancient artifact puzzled the archaeologists.
  • She had a mysterious look in her eyes that made everyone curious.

Examples of usage

  • The supernatural events were described as supernormal by eyewitnesses.
  • Some people believe in supernormal powers beyond human understanding.

Translations

Translations of the word "supernormal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น supernormal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคพเคงเคพเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผbernormal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ supernormal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟะตั€ะฝะพั€ะผะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ supernormalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถ…ๅธธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท supernormal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ supernormal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผpernormal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ์ž์—ฐ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆู‚ ุงู„ุนุงุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ supernormรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ supernormรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…ๅ‡ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ supernormalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofurnormal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฟะตั€ะฝะพั€ะผะฐะปัŒะดั–

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ supernormal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ supernormal

Etymology

The word 'supernormal' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'super-' (meaning above or beyond) and 'normal'. It was initially used in psychology to describe sensory experiences that exceed the average range of sensitivity. Over time, the term has evolved to also encompass paranormal or extraordinary phenomena beyond the scope of regular human experience.

See also: abnormal, abnormality, normalcy, normality, normalization, normalize, normalizer, normally, paranormal.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,203 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.