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View usage for: (priːtəʳnætʃrəl) adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Preternatural abilities, qualities, or events are very unusual in a way that might make you think that unknown forces are involved. [formal] Parents had an almost preternatural ability to understand what was going on in theirchildren's minds. Synonyms: supernatural, odd, strange, unusual More Synonyms of preternatural preternaturally adverb [ADVERB adjective] It was suddenly preternaturally quiet. preternatural in British English (ˌpriːtəˈnætʃrəl) adjective1. beyond what is ordinarily found in nature; abnormal 2. another word for supernatural Derived forms preternaturally (ˌpreterˈnaturally) adverb preternaturalism (ˌpreterˈnaturalism) noun preternaturalness (ˌpreterˈnaturalness) or preternaturality (ˌpreterˌnatuˈrality) noun Word origin C16: from Medieval Latin praeternātūrālis, from Latin praeter natūram beyond the scope of nature preternatural in American English (ˌpritərˈnætʃərəl) adjective1. differing from or beyond what is normally found in or expected from nature; abnormal preternatural strength Derived forms preternaturalism (ˌpreterˈnaturalˌism) noun preternaturally (ˌpreterˈnaturally) adverb Word origin ML praeternaturalisExamples of 'preternatural' in a sentencepreternatural Definition beyond what is natural preternatural powers Additional synonymsDefinition differing from the usual or typical a child with an abnormal fear of strangers Synonyms unusual, different, odd, strange, surprising, out there (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, unexpected, curious, weird, exceptional, peculiar, eccentric, unfamiliar, queer, irregular, phenomenal, uncommon, erratic, monstrous, singular, unnatural, deviant (old-fashioned), unconventional, off-the-wall (slang), oddball (informal), out of the ordinary, left-field (informal), anomalous, atypical, aberrant, untypical, wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition different from the normal or usual order or type For years his anomalous behaviour has baffled scientists. Synonyms unusual, odd, rare, bizarre, exceptional, peculiar, eccentric, abnormal, irregular, inconsistent, off-the-wall (slang), incongruous, deviating, oddball (informal), out there (slang), atypical, aberrant, outréDefinition very unusual or surprising What an extraordinary thing to happen! Synonyms unusual, surprising, odd, strange, unique, remarkable, bizarre, curious, weird, unprecedented, peculiar, unfamiliar, uncommon, unheard-of, unwontedNearby words ofpreternatural - pretender
- pretension
- pretentious
- preternatural
- pretext
- prettify
- pretty
Additional synonymsDefinition impossible to explain Your behaviour was extraordinary and inexplicable. Synonyms unaccountable, strange, mysterious, baffling, enigmatic, incomprehensible, mystifying, unintelligible, insoluble, inscrutable, unfathomable, beyond comprehension Definition not conforming to accepted practice or routine The minister was accused of irregular business practices. Synonyms inappropriate, unconventional, improper, unethical, odd, unusual, extraordinary, disorderly, exceptional, peculiar, unofficial, abnormal, queer, rum (British, slang), back-door, unsuitable, unorthodox, out-of-order, unprofessional, anomalousDefinition excellent or splendid He certainly is a marvellous actor. Synonyms excellent, great, mean (slang), topping (British, slang, old-fashioned), wonderful, brilliant, bad (slang), cracking (British, informal), amazing, crucial (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, smashing (informal, old-fashioned), superb, spectacular, fantastic (informal), magnificent, astonishing, fabulous (informal), divine (informal), glorious, terrific (informal), splendid, sensational (informal), mega (slang), sovereign (old-fashioned), awesome (slang), breathtaking, phenomenal, astounding, singular, miraculous, colossal, super (informal), wicked (informal), def (slang), sick (slang), prodigious, wondrous (archaic, literary), brill (informal), stupendous, jaw-dropping, eye-popping, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), jim-dandy (slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), mRvLS, rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition like a miracle She had miraculous powers. Synonyms supernatural, magical, phenomenal, prodigious, unaccountable, superhuman, preternatural, thaumaturgic Definition of unknown cause or nature He died in mysterious circumstances. Synonyms strange, unknown, puzzling, curious, secret, hidden, weird, concealed, obscure, baffling, veiled, mystical, perplexing, uncanny, incomprehensible, mystifying, impenetrable, arcane, inexplicable, cryptic, insoluble, unfathomable, abstruse, recondite, Delphic Definition unusual or peculiar Something odd began to happen. Synonyms unusual, different, strange, rare, funny (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, fantastic, curious, weird, exceptional, peculiar, abnormal, queer, irregular, uncommon, singular, uncanny, outlandish, out of the ordinary, freakish, atypical, freaky (slang) Definition strange or odd She has a very peculiar sense of humour. Synonyms odd, strange, unusual, bizarre, funny, out-there (slang), extraordinary, curious, weird, exceptional, eccentric, abnormal, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), uncommon, singular, unconventional, far-out (slang), quaint, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, offbeat, freakish, wacky (informal), wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition odd or unexpected There was something strange about the flickering blue light. Synonyms odd, unusual, curious, weird, wonderful, rare, funny, extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, fantastic, astonishing, marvellous, exceptional, peculiar, eccentric, abnormal, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), irregular, rum (British, archaic), uncommon, singular, perplexing, uncanny, mystifying, unheard-of, off-the-wall (slang), oddball (informal), unaccountable, left-field (informal), outré, curiouser and curiouser, out there (slang), daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition without any sensible explanation He had an unaccountable change of mind. Synonyms inexplicable, mysterious, baffling, odd, strange, puzzling, peculiar, incomprehensible, inscrutable, unfathomable, unexplainable Definition strange, unnatural, or eerie The sound was so serene that it seemed unearthly. Synonyms eerie, strange, supernatural, ghostly, weird, phantom, uncanny, spooky (informal), nightmarish, spectral, eldritch (poetic), preternaturalAdditional synonymsDefinition strange and slightly frightening because it is not usual The altered landscape looks unnatural and weird. Synonyms abnormal, odd, strange, unusual, extraordinary, bizarre, perverted, queer, irregular, perverse, supernatural, uncanny, outlandish, unaccountable, anomalous, freakish, aberrantDefinition uncommon or extraordinary rare and unusual plants Synonyms rare, odd, strange, extraordinary, different, surprising, novel, bizarre, unexpected, curious, weird (informal), unfamiliar, abnormal, queer (archaic), phenomenal, uncommon, out of the ordinary, left-field (informal), unwonted |