Definition of SUPERNATURAL

supernatural

Meanings

Plural: supernaturals

Noun

  • supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
    • "She doesn't believe in the supernatural"
  • A supernatural being
  • Supernatural beings and events collectively (when used with definite article: "the supernatural")

Adjective

  • not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material
    • "supernatural forces and occurrences and beings"

Adj

  • Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that with which humans are born.
  • Not of the usual; not natural; altered by forces that are not understood fully, if at all.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English supernatural, supernaturel, from Middle French supernaturel, from Latin supernātūrālis, from super (“above”) + nātūra (“nature; that which we are born with”), from nātus (“born”), perfect passive participle of nāscī (“to be born”) + adjective suffix -ālis. By surface analysis, super- + natural.

Synonyms

occult, supranatural

Scrabble Score: 14

supernatural is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
supernatural is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
supernatural is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

supernatural is a valid Words With Friends word