supernatural
/ˌsu.pəɹˈnæ.tʃə.ɹəl/ adjective B2- 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. · Near-synonym: paranatural· In Roman Catholic theology, sanctifying grace is considered to be a supernatural addition to human nature.
- Not of the usual; not natural; altered by forces that are not understood fully, if at all. · Near-synonym: paranatural· The house is haunted by supernatural forces.
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Stronger grew the wonder of Dantès, who almost fancied he had to do with one gifted with supernatural powers; still hoping to find some imperfection which might bring him down to a level with human beings, he added, “Then if you were not furnished with pens, how did you manage to write the work you speak of?”
“Then you are yourself inclining to the supernatural explanation.”
“You mean that the thing is supernatural?”
“And you, a trained man of science, believe it to be supernatural?”
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