supernatural — relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother swears she can predict rain through supernatural intuition, but I think she just checks the weather app secretly.
- The detective couldn't find any logical explanation for the case and began to consider supernatural causes.
- He claimed his cooking skills were supernatural, but burning water is more like a natural disaster.
supernatural
ADJECTIVE[/ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/]
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
A ghost drifts through the haunted manor wall — pure supernatural eerie energy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining 'super' (above, beyond) and 'natura' (nature). From the medieval period onwards, it has been used to describe phenomena and powers that transcend natural law, particularly in contexts of magic and mystical occurrences.
Breakdown
super- (above, beyond) + naturalis (natural, of nature). The suffix -al converts the Latin adjective into its English form, creating a word meaning 'beyond the natural'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother swears she can predict rain through supernatural intuition, but I think she just checks the weather app secretly.”
“The detective couldn't find any logical explanation for the case and began to consider supernatural causes.”
“He claimed his cooking skills were supernatural, but burning water is more like a natural disaster.”
“The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by supernatural spirits.”
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