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Supernormal

//ˌsupəɹˈnɔɹm(ə)l// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Beyond what is normal; exceeding the average or the point of reference.

    "Near-synonym: above average"

  2. 2
    Paranormal, supernatural.

    "For example, why is it that supernormal phenomena so often accompany mystical experiences?"

  3. 3
    Both categorical and normal.
  4. 4
    Very normal, average. colloquial

    "This can be traced to his own childhood, which he experienced as super-normal, even if, to outside eyes, it was anything but."

Adjective
  1. 1
    exceeding the normal or average wordnet
  2. 2
    beyond the range of the normal or scientifically explainable wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Supernormal phenomena, considered collectively.
  2. 2
    A being with extraordinary powers, as compared to the norm for their species.

    "Not long after John told me of his efforts to make contact with other supernormals he took me into his confidence about his plans for the future."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Coined from super- + normal between 1865 and 1870.

Etymology 2

Coined from super- + normal between 1865 and 1870.

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