para normal

par·a·nor·mal

[par-uh-nawr-muhl]
adjective
of or pertaining to the claimed occurrence of an event or perception without scientific explanation, as psychokinesis, extrasensory perception, or other purportedly supernatural phenomena.

Origin:
1915–20; para-1 + normal

par·a·nor·mal·ly, adverb
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paranormal (ˌpærəˈnɔːməl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  beyond normal explanation
 
n
2.  the paranormal paranormal happenings generally

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Para normal is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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paranormal
1920, from para- (q.v.) + normal.
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