preternatural
/ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/
🇺🇸 US
/ˌpɹi.tɚˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Beyond or not conforming to what is natural or according to the regular course of things; strange.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Having an existence outside of the natural world.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “preternatural” when they mean: beyond or not conforming to what is natural or according to the regular course o.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “preternatural” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “preternatural” in professional communication.”
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