Added 6 October 2026
supernatural
/ˌs(j)uː.pəˈnæ.tʃə.ɹəl/ adjective
In Latin: divinus, extranaturalis Wiktionary
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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.
In Roman Catholic theology, sanctifying grace is considered to be a supernatural addition to human nature.
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Not of the usual; not natural; altered by forces that are not understood fully, if at all.
The house is haunted by supernatural forces.
noun
- A supernatural being
- Supernatural beings and events collectively
Origin
From Middle English supernatural, supernaturel, from Middle French supernaturel, from Latin supernātūrālis, from super (“above”) + nātūra (“nature; that which we are born with”), from nātus (“born”), perfect passive participle of nāscī (“to be born”) + adjective suffix -ālis. By surface analysis, super- + natural.
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