Supernormal

//ˌsupəɹˈnɔɹm(ə)l// adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

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."

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

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

Coined from super- + normal between 1865 and 1870.

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