supernormal

supernormal
supernormality, n.supernormally, adv.
/sooh'peuhr nawr"meuhl/, adj.
1. in excess of the normal or average: supernormal faculties; supernormal production.
2. lying beyond normal or natural powers of comprehension: supernormal intimations.
[1865-70; SUPER- + NORMAL]

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