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supernormal Meaning & Definition

/ˌsupəɹˈnɔɹm(ə)l/

What Does Supernormal Mean?

Supernormal is used as an adjective meaning Beyond what is normal; exceeding the average or the point of reference. It can also mean Paranormal, supernatural. As a noun, it means Supernormal phenomena, considered collectively.

Supernormal in Brief

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation//ˌsupəɹˈnɔɹm(ə)l//
Syllables1
Synonymsabnormal, paranormal and supranormal
Pluralsupernormals
Comparative / superlativemore supernormal, most supernormal

Supernormal Definition (Adjective)

  1. Beyond what is normal; exceeding the average or the point of reference.

    Supernormal employment.

  2. Paranormal, supernatural.
  3. Both categorical and normal.
  4. Very normal, average.

Supernormal as a Noun

  1. Supernormal phenomena, considered collectively.
  2. A being with extraordinary powers, as compared to the norm for their species.
  3. ↑ “supernormal”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.

Adjective

  1. (default logic, of a default) Both categorical and normal.

Synonyms of Supernormal

Supernormal synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Supernormal

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Supernormal in a Sentence

Supernormal employment.

Supernormal production.

Word Forms & Grammar

supernormal (comparative more supernormal, superlative most supernormal)

supernormal (plural supernormals)

Words That Rhyme With Supernormal

Origin of Supernormal

Coined from super- +‎ normal between 1865 and 1870.[1] Coined by English poet, essayist and psychical researcher Frederic William Henry Myers.

How to Pronounce Supernormal

Supernormal is pronounced //ˌsupəɹˈnɔɹm(ə)l// and has 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Supernormal

Is supernormal an adjective or a noun?

Supernormal is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for supernormal?

Words with a similar meaning to supernormal include abnormal, paranormal and supranormal. See the full list of supernormal synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of supernormal?

The plural of supernormal is supernormals.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of supernormal?

The comparative form is more supernormal and the superlative form is most supernormal.

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