"paraphenomenal" meaning in All languages combined

See paraphenomenal on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From para- + phenomenal. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|para|phenomenal}} para- + phenomenal Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} paraphenomenal (not comparable)
  1. Beyond ordinary phenomena; supernatural or paranormal. Tags: not-comparable
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