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Meaning of supernatural

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

supernatural

Pronunciation:/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)//ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl//ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A supernatural being

  2. Supernatural beings and events collectively (when used with definite article: "the supernatural")

adjective

Definitions

  1. Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that which humans are born with.

    Example: Stephen King's first novel is about a girl named Carrie dealing with supernatural powers.

  2. Not of the usual; not natural; altered by forces that are not understood fully if at all.

    Example: The house is haunted by supernatural forces.