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Paranormal vs Supernormal - What's the difference?

paranormal | supernormal |

As adjectives the difference between paranormal and supernormal

is that paranormal is that cannot be explained by scientific methods while supernormal is beyond what is normal; exceeding the average or the point of reference.

paranormal

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • That cannot be explained by scientific methods.
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    • supernormal

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Beyond what is normal; exceeding the average or the point of reference.
  • *Supernormal employment.
  • *Supernormal production.
  • Paranormal, supernatural.
  • * 1996 , Jess Byron Hollenback, Mysticism: Experience, Response, and Empowerment
    • For example, why is it that supernormal phenomena so often accompany mystical experiences?
  • (default logic, of a default) Both categorical and normal.

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