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par·a·nor·mal

(păr′ə-nôr′məl)

adj.

Beyond the range of normal experience or scientific explanation: such paranormal phenomena as telepathy; a medium's paranormal powers.

par′a·nor·mal′i·ty (-nôr-măl′ĭ-tē) n.

par′a·nor′mal·ly adv.

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paranormality

(ˌpærənɔːˈmælɪtɪ)

the state of being paranormal

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