Paranormal (en. Paranormal)

/paɾaˈnoɾmal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Phenomena that cannot be explained by natural laws.
Paranormal activity attracts many investigators.
La actividad paranormal atrae a muchos investigadores.
Experiences that involve the supernatural or the inexplicable.
He says he had a paranormal experience in the old house.
Dice que tuvo una experiencia paranormal en la casa antigua.
Events that challenge logical or scientific explanations.
Paranormal stories are popular in current culture.
Los relatos paranormales son populares en la cultura actual.

Etymology

From the prefix 'para-' meaning 'beyond,' and 'normal,' which refers to the common or regular.

Common Phrases and Expressions

paranormal activity
Actions or events that cannot be explained scientifically.
actividad paranormal
paranormal phenomena
Events or experiences that seem to escape common understanding.
fenómenos paranormales
paranormal investigator
Person who studies phenomena that challenge science.
investigador paranormal

Related Words

supernatural
That which is beyond the natural, that cannot be explained by the natural sciences.
sobrenatural
esoteric
Knowledge that is only accessible to a select group.
esotérico
occultism
Study of secret or mysterious knowledge.
ocultismo

Slang Meanings

Weird things
That house has weird things happening, it's very paranormal.
Esa casa tiene cosas raras sucediendo, es muy paranormal.
Supernatural trinket
That object is a supernatural trinket, probably paranormal.
Ese objeto es un cachivache sobrenatural, probablemente paranormal.