supernatural

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
  2. adjective not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material

Etymology

From Middle English supernatural, supernaturel, from Middle French supernaturel, from Latin supernātūrālis, from super (“above”) + nātūra (“nature; that which we are born with”), from nātus (“born”), perfect passive participle of nāscī (“to be born”) + adjective suffix -ālis. By surface analysis, super- + natural.

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Synonyms

occult

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