paranormal
English
Etymology
para- (“above, beyond; abnormal”) + normal; compare supernatural.
Adjective
paranormal (comparative more paranormal, superlative most paranormal)
- That (ostensibly) cannot be explained by what scientists know; supernatural; especially of or pertaining to ghosts, spirits, and hypothesized abilities like telepathy.
- 2013, JoAnn Myers, Wicked Intentions
- “We who study the paranormal always hope for strong readings with our equipment,” explains Nancy.
- 2013, JoAnn Myers, Wicked Intentions
Translations
can not be explained by scientific methods
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Noun
paranormal (plural paranormals)
- A person to whom paranormal powers are attributed
- (with "the") Paranormal phenomena collectively, or as a field of study
Catalan
Adjective
paranormal m or f (masculine and feminine plural paranormals)
French
Etymology
Adjective
paranormal (feminine paranormale, masculine plural paranormaux, feminine plural paranormales)
German
Pronunciation
Adjective
paranormal (not comparable)
Declension
Portuguese
Adjective
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Spanish
Etymology
Adjective
paranormal m or f (masculine and feminine plural paranormales)
Swedish
Adjective
paranormal (not comparable)
Declension
Inflection of paranormal | |||
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Indefinite | Positive | Comparative | Superlative2 |
Common singular | paranormal | — | — |
Neuter singular | paranormalt | — | — |
Plural | paranormala | — | — |
Masculine plural3 | paranormale | — | — |
Definite | Positive | Comparative | Superlative |
Masculine singular1 | paranormale | — | — |
All | paranormala | — | — |
1) Only used, optionally, to refer to things whose natural gender is masculine. 2) The indefinite superlative forms are only used in the predicative. 3) Dated or archaic |
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