paranormal

par-a-nor-mal · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Denoting events or phenomena that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.

  2. 2.

    (noun) Paranormal events or phenomena collectively.

Forms

plural: paranormal

Related words

Antonyms: natural, normal, ordinary
See also: ghost, psychic, supernatural
Synonyms: otherworldly, supernatural, unexplained

Etymology

From English para- (beyond) + normal, coined in the early 20th century.