Extranatural

/ˌɛkstrəˈnætʃərəl/ adjective

Definition

Existing or occurring beyond the laws of nature; supernatural or contrary to natural processes and phenomena.

Etymology

From Latin 'extra' (outside) + 'naturalis' (natural, from 'natura' nature). Theologians and philosophers use this to distinguish the supernatural from merely unusual natural events.

Kelly Says

There's a sneaky difference between 'unnatural' (against nature) and 'extranatural' (outside nature entirely). A mutation is unnatural within the system; a miracle is extranatural because it claims the system stopped applying—which makes people weirdly angrier about the second one.

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