n.
Pronunciation: ˌ sü-p ə r- ' na-ch ə -r ə l, - ' nach-r ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin supernaturalis, from Latin super- + natura nature
Date: 15th century
1 : of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe especially : of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil
2 a : departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to transcend the laws of nature b : attributed to an invisible agent (as a ghost or spirit)
– supernatural noun
– su · per · nat · u · ral · ly \ - ' na-ch ə r- ə -l ē , - ' nach-r ə -, - ' na-ch ə r-l ē \ adverb
– su · per · nat · u · ral · ness noun