Supernatural Definition

Contents

• 1 English
  • 1.1 Etymology
  • 1.2 Pronunciation
  • 1.3 Adjective
    • 1.3.1 Synonyms
    • 1.3.2 Antonyms
    • 1.3.3 Translations
  • 1.4 Noun
    • 1.4.1 Translations

English

Etymology

From Latin supernaturalis, from super (“above”) + natura (“nature; that which we are born with”), from natus (“born”), perfect passive participle of nasci (“to be born”) + adjective suffix -alis.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

supernatural (comparative more supernatural, superlative most supernatural)

1. Above nature; that which is beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by God or some force beyond that which humans are born with. In Roman Catholic theology, sanctifying grace is considered to be a supernatural addition to human nature.
2. Something that is not of the usual. Something that is somehow not natural, or has been altered by forces that are not understood fully if at all.
3. Something that is neither visible nor measurable.

Synonyms

• extraordinary, supranatural, unnatural

Antonyms

• ordinary
• natural

Noun

supernatural (plural supernaturals)

1. (countable) A supernatural being.

Translations

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