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preternatural adj

Preternatural means beyond what is normal or natural. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of preternatural

  • beyond what is normal or natural

Usage examples of preternatural

The chess player had a preternatural ability to see winning moves almost instantly.

The room was filled with a preternatural silence, as if even the air had stopped moving.

Her preternatural calm during the crash made passengers wonder whether she ever felt fear.

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