supernatural

UK /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈnæ.tʃə.ɹəl/ US /ˌsu.pəɹˈnæ.tʃə.ɹəl/
adj 2noun 2

Definitions

adj

1

Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that with which humans are born.

Near-synonym: paranatural

In Roman Catholic theology, sanctifying grace is considered to be a supernatural addition to human nature.

2

Not of the usual; not natural; altered by forces that are not understood fully, if at all.

Near-synonym: paranatural

The house is haunted by supernatural forces.

noun

1

A supernatural being

2

Supernatural beings and events collectively (when used with definite article: "the supernatural")

Dr Johnson defended Shakespeare's use of the supernatural from the charge of implausibility on the grounds that, "The reality of witchcraft … has in all ages and countries been credited by the common people, and in most by the learned."

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