paranormal

[ par-uh-nawr-muhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the claimed occurrence of an event or perception without scientific explanation, as psychokinesis, extrasensory perception, or other purportedly supernatural phenomena.

paranormal

/ ˌpærəˈnɔːməl /

adjective

1. beyond normal explanation

noun

1. the paranormal
   paranormal happenings generally

Other Words From

• para·normal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of paranormal¹

First recorded in 1915–20; para- ¹ + normal

Example Sentences

Dr Bray is one of four deliverance ministers in Cardiff who are called upon to investigate reports of paranormal and supernatural activity on behalf of the Church in Wales.

From BBC

I joined BBC Scotland's The Social and paranormal investigators trying to unravel the mystery.

From BBC

Ultimately, these movies and shows underscore a crucial point: witches, supernatural beings and even paranormal ghost hunters are stronger together.

From Salon

"I think we live in a time now that we've probably created more of a safe space for people to talk about paranormal things or weird stuff that's happened to them," Cooper says.

From BBC

Spooky Meter: 4/5 This is the only location on our list where the reporter experienced potentially paranormal activity, when a martini glass slid across the table seemingly of its own volition.

From Los Angeles Times