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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈyːbɐˌnaːtʏʁlɪç
"Die Geschichte war voller übernatürlicher Ereignisse."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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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 Medieval Latin word 'supernaturalis', combining the Latin prefix 'super-' (above, beyond) and 'naturalis' (natural). Entering the English language in the late 15th century, the term initially described forces, beings, or events existing outside the normal realm of nature or science.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Supernatural" is said worldwide
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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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