"supersensible" meaning in English

See supersensible in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more supersensible [comparative], most supersensible [superlative]
Etymology: super- + sensible Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|sensible}} super- + sensible Head templates: {{en-adj}} supersensible (comparative more supersensible, superlative most supersensible)
  1. Beyond the range of what is perceptible by the senses; not belonging to the experienceable physical world.
    Sense id: en-supersensible-en-adj-J~-0-wM5 Categories (other): English terms prefixed with super- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with super-: 48 52
  2. Extremely sensible; excessively sensitive or aware of something.
    Sense id: en-supersensible-en-adj-GVUDQ0bd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 38 62 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with super-: 48 52
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: supersensory, supersensual, supersensuous Related terms: extrasensory

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