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supernormal

/ˌsupəɹˈnɔɹm(ə)l/

supernormal adjective: beyond what is normal; exceeding the average or the point of reference.

Adjective

supernormal (comparative more supernormal, superlative most supernormal)

  1. Beyond what is normal; exceeding the average or the point of reference.
    • Near-synonym: above average
    • Supernormal employment.
    Synonyms:
    above average
    Antonyms:
    subnormal
  2. Paranormal, supernatural.
    • For example, why is it that supernormal phenomena so often accompany mystical experiences?1996, Jess Byron Hollenback, Mysticism: Experience, Response, and Empowerment
  3. (default logic) Both categorical and normal.
  4. (colloquial) Very normal, average.
    • This can be traced to his own childhood, which he experienced as super-normal, even if, to outside eyes, it was anything but.2015 July 24, Gareth Cook, “The Singular Mind of Terry Tao”, in The New York Times Magazine, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC

Noun

supernormal (plural supernormals)

  1. Supernormal phenomena, considered collectively.
  2. A being with extraordinary powers, as compared to the norm for their species.
    • Not long after John told me of his efforts to make contact with other supernormals he took me into his confidence about his plans for the future.1935, Olaf Stapledon, Odd John, Gollancz, published 2012, page 124

supernormal meaning in Tamil

supernormal in Tamil

பொதுநிலை கடந்த, மேல் நிலையான

Synonyms of supernormal

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Forms of supernormal

Adjective
comparativemore supernormal
superlativemost supernormal
Noun
pluralsupernormals

Origin of supernormal

Coined from super- + normal between 1865 and 1870.

Words formed from supernormal

Phrases with supernormal

Questions about supernormal

What does supernormal mean?
Supernormal means beyond what is normal; exceeding the average or the point of reference.
What is supernormal in Tamil?
Supernormal in Tamil is பொதுநிலை கடந்த, மேல் நிலையான. See Supernormal meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is supernormal?
Supernormal can be an adjective or a noun.
How do you pronounce supernormal?
Supernormal is pronounced /ˌsupəɹˈnɔɹm(ə)l/.

Words near supernormal in the dictionary

  1. supernew
  2. supernice
  3. supernity
  4. supernode
  5. supernodes
  6. supernormal
  7. supernormal profit
  8. supernormal profits
  9. supernormalities
  10. supernormality
  11. supernormally

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