Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preternatural
adjective
/ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/
Definition
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or inexplicable.
Examples
- The magician performed a preternatural feat that left the audience in awe.
- Her preternatural ability to understand complex subjects fascinated her teachers.
- Some people believe in preternatural beings that exist outside the realm of human understanding.
Meaning
Relating to an occurrence or quality that goes beyond what is typically expected in the natural world.
Synonyms
- supernatural
- extraordinary
- unearthly
- unusual
- remarkable
