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Definition of extranormal

extranormal

/ˌɛk.strəˈnɔːr.məl/
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Adverb:extranormally
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extranormal Lexical Profile

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1

Lying outside or beyond the scope of what is considered normal, ordinary, or scientifically explainable.

Example

"The researchers documented several extranormal perceptual phenomena during the controlled sleep deprivation study."


2

Utilizing speech sounds, clicks, or vocalizations that do not belong to the standard phonemic inventory of a given language (in linguistics).

Example

"Interjections and onomatopoeic words frequently contain extranormal phonetic features that violate a language's regular sound laws."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Extranormal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/extranormal
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