supernormal

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose qui dépasse le cadre de la normale ou de l'ordinaire ; souvent utilisé dans des contextes psychologiques ou métaphysiques, mais de nos jours largement remplacé par des termes comme « surnaturel » ou « paranormal ».

An adjective describing something that is beyond the normal or ordinary; often used in a psychological or metaphysical context, but now largely replaced by 'supernatural' or 'paranormal'.

1. Beyond normal or scientific explanationC1formal

   Exceeding the range of what is considered normal or scientifically explainable; often associated with the paranormal.

   surnaturel

   • The psychic claimed to have supernormal abilities.
   • Some researchers study supernormal phenomena like telepathy.
   • The event was so strange it seemed supernormal.

   Synonymesinexplicablemiraculousoccultparanormalpreternaturalsupernaturaltranscendentalunexplainable

   Antonymescommonexplainablemundanenaturalnormalordinary

2. Exceeding the averageC1formal

   Exceeding the normal or average level; exceptionally high or superior.

   supérieur à la normale

   • The athlete showed supernormal strength during the competition.
   • Her supernormal intelligence allowed her to solve complex problems quickly.
   • The company achieved supernormal profits this quarter.

   Synonymesexceptionalextraordinaryoutstandingremarkablesuperiorsurpassing

   Antonymesaverageinferiormediocreordinarysubnormal