Supernatural
/ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/noun
Relating to phenomena that cannot be explained by natural laws or science.
Did you know?The concept of the supernatural has been used to explain inexplicable phenomena for centuries, often intertwining with human beliefs about the divine and the occult.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
supernaturalis
“Above nature, beyond the natural world.”
Middle English
Middle English
supernaturale
“Pertaining to things beyond the ordinary or earthly.”
14th Century
Old French
supernaturel
“Transcending the natural order.”
Modern English
English
supernatural
“Describing occurrences or entities beyond the physical realm.”