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Preternatural Pree/Pri Tuhr Nach Uh Ruhl Adjective Natural Normal Latin Praeter Past

This flashcard defines "preternatural" as an adjective meaning beyond what is natural or normal.

This flashcard defines "preternatural" as an adjective meaning beyond what is natural or normal.

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preternatural /pree/pri-tuhr-NACH-uh-ruhl/
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adjective
Beyond what is natural or normal.

[From Latin praeter- (beyond, past) + naturam (nature). Earliest documented use: 1580.]

“Ms. Yousafzai made a rapid recovery, and quickly drowned out her critics with her preternatural poise and speaking skills.” - Declan Walsh; Two Champions of Children Are Given Nobel Peace Prize; The New York Times; Oct 10, 2014. 

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