extranormal
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9.2
- adjective
- /ˌɛkstrəˈnɔrməl/
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extranormal
- The scientist discovered extranormal phenomena that defied the laws of physics.
Examples
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The test results showed an extranormal increase in reaction speed after the treatment.
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Some people claim to have extranormal abilities, such as telepathy or clairvoyance.
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The scientist observed extranormal behavior in the experimental group compared to the control group.
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Her performance was truly extranormal!
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The scientist made extranormal discoveries in her research.
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Her ability to solve complex puzzles was considered extranormal by her peers.
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The artist created an extranormal sculpture that captivated everyone at the gallery.
Synonyms
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2.2
Not common and different from what people expect
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3.8
Very unusual or much greater than usual
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4.1
Being much better than normal or usual
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4.2
Different from what is usual in a way that may be worrying
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3.2
Better than most people or things of the same kind
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5.7
Different from what is usual or expected
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3.4
Higher than the usual or expected level
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8.4
Able to do things that science cannot explain
Much greater than normal but not caused by magic
Something beyond normal experience that science cannot explain
Not usual or expected
Not following the usual or expected pattern in data
Not usual or what most people expect
Antonyms
How Normal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word extranormal comes from the parts extra- and normal, where extra- means 'outside' or 'more than' and normal means 'usual'. So, extranormal describes something that is outside or beyond what is usual.