Meaning
Of events, experiences, or phenomenona, that cannot be explained by current scientific understanding or natural laws.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From para- (“beyond”) + normal; compare supernatural. First use appears c. 1905.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
psychicpsychicalparapsycholologicalextrasensorysupernatural
Antonyms
sensorynormal
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: