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supernormal

su·per·nor·mal
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-per-nawr-muh l]
    • /ˌsu pərˈnɔr məl/
    • /ˈsjuːpəˈnɔːməl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-per-nawr-muh l]
    • /ˌsu pərˈnɔr məl/

Definitions of supernormal word

  • adjective supernormal in excess of the normal or average: supernormal faculties; supernormal production. 1
  • adjective supernormal lying beyond normal or natural powers of comprehension: supernormal intimations. 1
  • adjective supernormal greatly exceeding the normal 0
  • adjective supernormal above normal 0
  • adjective supernormal paranormal 0

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Origin of supernormal

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; super- + normal

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Supernormal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

supernormal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

supernormal usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for supernormal

adj supernormal

  • inexplainable — not explainable; incapable of being explained; inexplicable.

adjective supernormal

  • abnormal — Someone or something that is abnormal is unusual, especially in a way that is worrying.

Top questions with supernormal

  • what are supernormal profits?
  • what is supernormal profit?

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