Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paranormal
adjective
/ˌpærəˈnɔːrml/
Definition
Paranormal refers to events or phenomena that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding. This often includes occurrences like ghosts, telepathy, and other supernatural happenings.
Examples
- Many people enjoy watching paranormal documentaries about ghosts.
- The paranormal activity in the old house drew a lot of curious visitors.
- She claimed to have paranormal abilities, allowing her to communicate with spirits.
Meaning
The term is commonly used to describe experiences that cannot be explained by scientific laws or our current understanding of reality.
Synonyms
- supernatural
- extra-sensory
- metaphysical