supernatural.
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.
Meaning & usage
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.
Stephen King's first novel is about a girl named Carrie dealing with supernatural powers.
Not of the usual; not natural; altered by forces that are not understood fully, if at all.
The house is haunted by supernatural forces.
Many humans believe in the existence of supernatural forces; some do not.
Where this word comes from
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.
A supernatural being
Supernatural beings and events collectively (when used with definite article: "the supernatural")
Where this word comes from
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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