supernormal

adj, noun — 6 senses

supernormal

adj

/ˌsupəɹˈnɔɹm(ə)l/

Etymology Coined from super- + normal between 1865 and 1870.

1

Beyond what is normal; exceeding the average or the point of reference.

Near-synonym: above average
Supernormal employment.

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Supernormal production.

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

Of a default 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:

Derived terms: supernormality, supernormally, supernormal profit

supernormal

noun

Etymology Coined from super- + normal between 1865 and 1870.

1

Supernormal phenomena, considered collectively.

2

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction 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:

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