paranormal

adjective
UK: /ˌpærəˈnɔːml/
US: /ˌpærəˈnɔːrml/

  1. Relating to events or abilities that cannot be explained by science or reason; supernatural.

    1. He studies paranormal events.
    2. The group investigates locations rumored to have paranormal activity, seeking explanations.

Synonyms

supernatural mystical unexplained
paranormal noun

  1. Events or phenomena that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.

    1. She believes in the paranormal.
    2. Many dismiss stories of ghosts and hauntings as mere superstition and not genuine paranormal occurrences.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "paranormal" is /ˌpærəˈnɔːml/ in British English and /ˌpærəˈnɔːrml/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "paranormal": supernatural, mystical, unexplained.

Example usage of "paranormal": "He studies paranormal events.". More examples on the page.