supernatural
|su-per-nat-u-ral|
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/ˌsuː.pɚˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/
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/ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/
beyond natural
Etymology
'supernatural' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'supernaturalis,' where 'super-' meant 'above' and 'naturalis' meant 'natural.'
'supernaturalis' transformed into the Old French word 'supernaturel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'supernatural' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'above nature,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
manifestations or events considered to be of supernatural origin.
He has a keen interest in the supernatural.
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Adjective 1
attributable to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.
The movie is about supernatural events in a haunted house.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45