Existing or occurring outside the material world; transcendent, supernatural, or beyond the physical universe.
From Latin 'extra' (outside) + 'mundanus' (worldly, from 'mundus' world). Used in theology and philosophy since medieval times to describe the divine or spiritual realm.
Medieval philosophers used 'extramundane' to preserve God's transcendence—He had to exist 'outside the world' to create it. This simple distinction shaped centuries of theology and is why people still talk about 'otherworldly' experiences.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.