preternatural — beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary in a way that seems to transcend the ordinary laws of nature
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary in a way that seems to transcend the ordinary laws of nature
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/
Korean meaning: 자연을 초월한, 초자연적인, 이상하게 뛰어난
Korean pronunciation: 프리터**내**처럴
Example Sentences
- The child's preternatural maturity made adults uncomfortable at dinner parties
- With preternatural speed, she finished the entire pizza before anyone could blink
- The detective had a preternatural sense for finding clues that others missed
preternatural
ADJECTIVE//ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl//
beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary in a way that seems to transcend the ordinary laws of nature
a woman gently touches a withered tree with her fingertips while closing her eyes in concentration. Her hand begins to emit a soft golden light that spreads across the dead bark. The tree instantly transforms as fresh green leaves burst from every branch and colorful flowers bloom along its trunk. Birds fly toward the newly alive tree while forest animals emerge from hiding to witness the impossible transformation. something beyond what is normal or natural, extraordinary in a way that seems to transcend the ordinary laws of nature
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praeter' (beyond) + 'naturalis' (natural), literally meaning 'beyond nature.' Medieval scholars used this term to describe phenomena that couldn't be explained by ordinary natural laws.
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📝Examples
“The child's preternatural maturity made adults uncomfortable at dinner parties”
“With preternatural speed, she finished the entire pizza before anyone could blink”
“The detective had a preternatural sense for finding clues that others missed”
“There was a preternatural stillness in the forest before the storm hit”
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