supranatural

[ soo-pruh-nach-er-uhl, -nach-ruhl ]

adjective

1. beyond what is natural; supernatural.

Other Words From

• supra·natu·ral·ism noun
• supra·natu·ral·ist noun
• supra·natu·ral·istic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of supranatural¹

First recorded in 1855–60; supra- + natural

Example Sentences

What then is to be done in this difficulty of the heart, in this conflict between a natural and a supranatural feeling?

From Project Gutenberg

We conclude that it is not physical but hyper-physical, not natural but supranatural.

From Project Gutenberg

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