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supernormal

adj
/ˌsupəɹˈnɔɹm(ə)l/

Etymology

Coined from super- + normal between 1865 and 1870.

  1. derived from normālis
  2. prefixed as supernormal — “super + normal”

Definitions

  1. Beyond what is normal

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

    • Near-synonym: above average
    • Supernormal employment.
    • Supernormal production.

  2. Paranormal, supernatural.

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

  3. Both categorical and normal.

  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. Very normal, average.

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

    2. Supernormal phenomena, considered collectively.

    3. 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.

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