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Preternatural Supernatural Pree Tur Nach Err Uhl Adjective Describe Things Norm Implies

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(pree-tur-NACH-err-uhl), adjective

Both supernatural and preternatural describe things that are out of the norm. But supernatural implies forces beyond understanding, while preternatural simply means abnormal or unnatural.

“I rested my knee against the cabinet for leverage and pulled hard, calling on PRETERNATURAL strength.” – Mario Acevedo, American fantasy author

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