Paranormal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Paranormal is an adjective meaning Of events, experiences, or phenomenona, that cannot be explained by current scientific understanding or natural laws.
Meaning
Of events, experiences, or phenomenona, that cannot be explained by current scientific understanding or natural laws.
More Meanings
- (with the) Paranormal phenomenona collectively: all things paranormal; things with paranormality.
- A person to whom paranormal powers are attributed.
Example Sentences
“We who study the paranormal always hope for strong readings with our equipment,” explains Nancy.
Our next guest has spent a 40-year career studying the paranormal, and he has some thoughts he wants to share with our audience tonight.
Word Forms
- paranormals
Synonyms for paranormal
Depending on context, synonyms include clairvoyant, psychic, supranormal, telegnostic, supernormal, extrasensory.
Antonyms for paranormal
Common opposites include normal, sensory, sensorial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include psychic, parapsychological, telepathic, psychokinetic, extrasensory, psychical.
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