preternatural
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tərˈnætʃ adjective
1.
out of the ordinary course of nature; exceptional or abnormal: preternatural powers.
2.
outside of nature; supernatural.
Origin:
1570–80; < Medieval Latin praeternātūrālis, adj. based on Latin phrase praeter nātūram beyond nature. See preter-, natural
1570–80; < Medieval Latin praeternātūrālis, adj. based on Latin phrase praeter nātūram beyond nature. See preter-, natural
Related forms
pre·ter·nat·u·ral·ism, pre·ter·nat·u·ral·i·ty [pree-ter-nach-uh-ral-i-tee] , pre·ter·nat·u·ral·ness, noun
[pree-ter-nach-uh-ral-i-tee] , pre·ter·nat·u·ral·ness, noun pre·ter·nat·u·ral·ly, adverb
un·pre·ter·nat·u·ral, adjective
un·pre·ter·nat·u·ral·ly, adverb
Antonyms
1. ordinary, usual.
1. ordinary, usual.
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preternatural (ˌpriːtəˈnætʃrəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | beyond what is ordinarily found in nature; abnormal |
| 2. | another word for supernatural |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin praeternātūrālis, from Latin praeter natūram beyond the scope of nature] | |
| preter'naturally | |
| —adv | |
| preter'naturalism | |
| —n | |
| preter'naturalness | |
| —n | |
| preternatu'rality | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Still, it possesses an almost preternatural element that enables it to remain fun even in the face of such mounting frustration.
But for some, a preternatural capacity for concentration and near-total recall matter more.
The premise of the show, however, is that the truth can involve either preternatural or supernatural causes.
Dong's keen listening and preternatural patience help examine the full ramifications of such rage.
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