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==Origin==

==Origin==

[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Medieval Latin ''supernaturalis'', from [[Latin]] ''super''- + ''natura'' nature

[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Medieval Latin ''supernaturalis'', from [[Latin]] ''super''- + ''natura'' nature

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_century 15th Century]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_century 15th Century]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1:  of or relating to an order of [[existence]] beyond the visible observable [[universe]]; especially :  of or relating to [[God]] or a god, demigod, [[spirit]], or [[devil]]

*1:  of or relating to an order of [[existence]] beyond the visible observable [[universe]]; especially :  of or relating to [[God]] or a god, demigod, [[spirit]], or [[devil]]

According to the strict [[materialist]] view, if something 'supernatural' exists, it is by [[definition]] not supernatural.  Are there forces beyond the natural forces studied by [[physics]]?  Are there ways of sensing that go beyond our biological [[senses]] and instruments?  Most scientists today would say "No"; some [[mystics]], believers in religion or the [[occult]], might say "Yes".  Certainly there may always be things outside of the realm of human [[understanding]], as of yet unconfirmed and dubious in [[existence]], and some might term these 'supernatural.'

According to the strict [[materialist]] view, if something 'supernatural' exists, it is by [[definition]] not supernatural.  Are there forces beyond the natural forces studied by [[physics]]?  Are there ways of sensing that go beyond our biological [[senses]] and instruments?  Most scientists today would say "No"; some [[mystics]], believers in religion or the [[occult]], might say "Yes".  Certainly there may always be things outside of the realm of human [[understanding]], as of yet unconfirmed and dubious in [[existence]], and some might term these 'supernatural.'

[[Argument]] and [[controversy]] has surrounded the issue on both sides. One complicating [[factor]] is that there is no exact definition of what “natural” is, and what the limits of [[naturalism]] might be. Concepts in the supernatural [[domain]] are closely related to concepts in [[religion]], [[spirituality]], [[metaphysics]], or [[spiritualism]]. The term "supernatural" is often used interchangeably with [[paranormal]] or preternatural - the latter typically limited to an adjective for describing [[abilities]] which appear to exceed possible bounds. Likewise, [[legendary]] characters such as vampires, [[poltergeists]] and leprechauns would be considered ''supernatural''.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural]

[[Argument]] and [[controversy]] has surrounded the issue on both sides. One complicating [[factor]] is that there is no exact definition of what “natural” is, and what the limits of [[naturalism]] might be. Concepts in the supernatural [[domain]] are closely related to concepts in [[religion]], [[spirituality]], [[metaphysics]], or [[spiritualism]]. The term "supernatural" is often used interchangeably with [[paranormal]] or preternatural - the latter typically limited to an adjective for describing [[abilities]] which appear to exceed possible bounds. Likewise, [[legendary]] characters such as vampires, [[poltergeists]] and leprechauns would be considered ''supernatural''.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural]

[[Category: Religion]]

[[Category: Religion]]

[[Category: Mythology]]

[[Category: Mythology]]