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Definition of extranormal
extranormal
/ˌɛk.strəˈnɔːr.məl/
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Adverb:extranormally
extranormal Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• adjective
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