Preternatural
adjective | /preternatural/
Beyond what is normal, ordinary, or natural; seemingly supernatural or unusually extraordinary.
Preternatural
adjective | /preternatural/
Advanced WordsHARDBeyond what is normal, ordinary, or natural; seemingly supernatural or unusually extraordinary.
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"The athlete displayed preternatural speed during the final race. Means: The athlete ran with speed that seemed far beyond normal human ability."
"The witness described a preternatural silence in the abandoned house. Means: The witness experienced a silence that felt strangely beyond ordinary experience."
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Preternatural means beyond the natural: preter means beyond, and natural means ordinary nature.
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