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preternatural

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: beyond what is natural or normal; extraordinary or exceptional

Sense 1: relating to or being supernatural phenomena, powers, or abilities.

Example sentence: The preternatural strength of the superhero allowed him to lift a car effortlessly.

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Sense 2: surpassing the usual or ordinary limits; exceptional or remarkable.

Example sentence: Her preternatural intelligence made her the top student in the class.

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preternaturally

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: in a way that is beyond what is natural or normal; extraordinarily

Example sentence: The child was preternaturally skilled at playing the piano, astonishing everyone in the room.

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