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paranormal

/ˌpærəˈnɔːrməl/ /ˌperəˈnɔːrməl/

Meanings
noun
A person to whom paranormal powers are attributed.

Examples :

"Many believed the psychic was a paranormal who could see the future. "
supernatural person phenomena being

Related Words

Illustration television

television noun

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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unexplained adjective

/ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/ /ˌʌnɛkˈspleɪnd/

Not explained. Of unknown cause or origin.

"The unexplained noise in the attic kept the family awake all night. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

A supernatural being

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

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attributed verb

/əˈtrɪbjutɪd/ /ˈætrɪˌbjutɪd/

To ascribe (something) to a given cause, reason etc.

"The scientists attributed the sudden increase in rainfall to climate change. "

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investigating verb

/ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

"to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"

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collectively adverb

/kəˈlɛktɪvli/ /kəˈlɛktɪli/

In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.

"The students, collectively, decided to postpone the project until next week. "

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phenomena noun

/fɪˈnɒmənə/ /fɪˈnɑmənə/

A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.

"The colorful autumn leaves falling from the trees are beautiful phenomena. "

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hypothesized verb

/haɪˈpɑθəˌsaɪzd/ /haɪˈpɒθəˌsaɪzd/

To believe or assert on uncertain grounds.

"Based on the limited evidence, the detective hypothesized that the missing bicycle had been stolen. "

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ostensibly adverb

/ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/

(modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface.

"The meeting was ostensibly about team building, but everyone knew the real purpose was to announce layoffs. "