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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSupernatural
/ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to things that are beyond the laws of nature; not explainable by natural laws.
"The story was filled with supernatural events that defied logic."
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A supernatural being or force, especially one that is divine or magical.
"In many cultures, the supernatural is often represented by gods and spirits."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word supernaturalis, combining super- (above, beyond) and naturalis (nature). It entered the English language in the late 16th century to describe forces, events, or entities operating outside or transcending the laws of physical nature.
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surnaturel
Transliteration: syʁ.nat.ʁɛl
"L'histoire était remplie d'événements surnaturels."
übernatürlich
Transliteration: ˈyːbɐˌnaːtʏʁlɪç
"Die Geschichte war voller übernatürlicher Ereignisse."
soprannaturale
Transliteration: so.pra.nna.tuˈra.le
"La storia era piena di eventi soprannaturali."
sobrenatural
Transliteration: so.βɾe.na.tuˈɾal
"La historia estaba llena de eventos sobrenaturales."
sobrenatural
Transliteration: so.bɾe.na.tuˈɾal
"A história estava cheia de eventos sobrenaturais."
अलौकिक
Transliteration: alaukik
"कहानी में अलौकिक घटनाएँ थीं।"
超自然
Transliteration: chāo zìrán
"这个故事充满了超自然的事件。"
초자연적인
Transliteration: chojayeonjeogin
"이 이야기는 초자연적인 사건으로 가득 차 있었다."
超自然的
Transliteration: ちょうしぜんてき
"その物語には超自然的な出来事が満載だった。"
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