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paranormal

[ par-uh-nawr-muhl ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the claimed occurrence of an event or perception without scientific explanation, as psychokinesis, extrasensory perception, or other purportedly supernatural phenomena.


paranormal

/ ˌpærəˈnɔːməl /

adjective

  1. beyond normal explanation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the paranormal
    paranormal happenings generally
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • para·normal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of paranormal1

First recorded in 1915–20; para- 1 + normal
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Example Sentences

T: I’ve always been very fascinated by the things that are unexplained, whether it be the paranormal or things that we don’t have answers for.

What they seem to want is fear, loathing, painted faces, circus vibes and hints of paranormal activity.

Dr Bray is one of four deliverance ministers in Cardiff who are called upon to investigate reports of paranormal and supernatural activity on behalf of the Church in Wales.

From BBC

I joined BBC Scotland's The Social and paranormal investigators trying to unravel the mystery.

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Ultimately, these movies and shows underscore a crucial point: witches, supernatural beings and even paranormal ghost hunters are stronger together.

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