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Preternatural
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
Beyond of different from what is natural, or according to the regular course of things, but not clearly supernatural or miraculous; strange; inexplicable; extraordinary; uncommon; irregular; abnormal; as, a preternatural appearance; a preternatural stillness; a preternatural presentation (in childbirth) or labor. This vile and preternatural temper of mind. South.
Synonyms: See Supernatural.