paranormal
|par-a-nor-mal|
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/ˌpærəˈnɔːrməl/
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/ˌpærəˈnɔːməl/
beyond normal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'paranormal' originates from the prefix 'para-' meaning 'beyond' and the word 'normal', which comes from Latin 'normalis', meaning 'conforming to a rule'.
Historical Evolution
'paranormal' evolved from the combination of 'para-' and 'normal', first appearing in the English language in the early 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beyond normal', and over time it evolved to specifically refer to phenomena beyond scientific explanation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
beyond the range of normal experience or scientific explanation.
The house was rumored to have paranormal activity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45