English Explanatory Dictionary

supernormal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Beyond what is normal; exceeding the average or the point of reference.
  2. Paranormal, supernatural.
  3. Both categorical and normal.
  4. Very normal, average.
noun
  1. Supernormal phenomena, considered collectively.
  2. A being with extraordinary powers, as compared to the norm for their species.

Pronunciation

/ˌsupəɹˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-supernormal.wav

Word forms

supernormal more supernormal most supernormal supernormals

Etymology

Coined from super- + normal between 1865 and 1870.

Synonyms

above average

Antonyms

subnormal

Derived words

supernormality supernormally supernormal profit
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