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preternatural

pre·ter·nat·u·ral
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pree-ter-nach-er-uh l, -nach-ruh l]
    • /ˌpri tərˈnætʃ ər əl, -ˈnætʃ rəl/
    • /ˌpriː.təˈnætʃ.ər.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pree-ter-nach-er-uh l, -nach-ruh l]
    • /ˌpri tərˈnætʃ ər əl, -ˈnætʃ rəl/

Definitions of preternatural word

  • adjective preternatural out of the ordinary course of nature; exceptional or abnormal: preternatural powers. 1
  • adjective preternatural outside of nature; supernatural. 1
  • adjective preternatural extraordinary 1
  • adjective preternatural Preternatural abilities, qualities, or events are very unusual in a way that might make you think that unknown forces are involved. 0
  • adjective preternatural beyond what is ordinarily found in nature; abnormal 0
  • adjective preternatural differing from or beyond what is normally found in or expected from nature; abnormal 0
See all 7 definitions of preternatural

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Origin of preternatural

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Medieval Latin praeternātūrālis, adj. based on Latin phrase praeter nātūram beyond nature. See preter-, natural

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Parts of speech for Preternatural

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Preternatural

preternatural popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for preternatural

adj preternatural

  • abnormal — Someone or something that is abnormal is unusual, especially in a way that is worrying.
  • anomalous — Something that is anomalous is different from what is usual or expected.
  • atypical — Someone or something that is atypical is not typical of its kind.
  • bionic — In science fiction books or films, a bionic person is someone who has special powers, such as being exceptionally strong or having exceptionally good sight, because parts of their body have been replaced by electronic machinery.
  • demoniac — of, like, or suggestive of a demon; demonic

adjective preternatural

All 36 Synonyms of preternatural

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Related words

  • miraculous

    performed by or involving a supernatural power or agency: a miraculous cure.

  • mind reading

    the ability to discern the thoughts of others without the normal means of communication, especially by means of a preternatural power.

  • ordeal

    any extremely severe or trying test, experience, or trial.

  • uncanny

    having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis; beyond the ordinary or normal; extraordinary: uncanny accuracy; an uncanny knack of foreseeing trouble.

  • unearthly

    seeming not to belong to this earth or world: unearthly beauty.

  • vampire

    a preternatural being, commonly believed to be a reanimated corpse, that is said to suck the blood of sleeping persons at night.
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