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Definition of supernormal

supernormal

/ˌsuːpərˈnɔːrməl/
su · per · nor · mal
Adverb:supernormally
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1

Exceeding the normal, average, or expected level, degree, or standard (especially in biology, psychology, and economics).

Example

"Ethologists discovered that birds often prefer artificial eggs of a supernormal size over their own natural eggs."

2

Relating to or designating psychic or mystical phenomena that appear to transcend known natural laws and human capabilities.

Example

"Early parapsychologists investigated claims of telepathy and other supernormal faculties under controlled laboratory conditions."

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• Rhymes for supernormal

• Nearby Words

supermoon
supernatural
supernaturally
supernormal
supernova
superperson
superpolite

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the Latin prefix 'super-' (meaning 'above' or 'beyond') combined with 'normal', originally popularized by psychical researcher Frederic W. H. Myers to describe phenomena that transcend ordinary experience without necessarily being supernatural.

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