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Definition of paranormal

paranormal

/ˌpær.əˈnɔːr.məl/
par · a · nor · mal
Adverb:paranormally
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• adjective

1

Designating or relating to purported phenomena, events, or abilities, such as telepathy or clairvoyance, that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.

Example

"The television documentary explored reports of paranormal activity inside the historic lighthouse."

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• noun

1

Paranormal phenomena, events, or subjects considered collectively (usually preceded by 'the').

Example

"Her lifelong fascination with the paranormal inspired several best-selling mystery novels."

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paranoiacally
paranoid
paranoidly
paranormal
paranormally
parapet
paraphernalia

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining the Greek prefix para- ('beside' or 'beyond') with the English word normal, originally used in early parapsychological research.

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