supernaturalism
/,sju:pə'nætʃrəlizm/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces: The belief or doctrine that events, beings, or powers exist which operate outside the known laws of nature.
- A belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding: The acceptance of phenomena that cannot be explained by current scientific understanding.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The novel's plot relied heavily on supernaturalism, featuring ghosts and unexplained phenomena.
- His supernaturalism led him to interpret the strange lights in the sky as a spiritual sign.
Advanced Usage
- Philosophical/Theological Context: Often used in discussions of religion, philosophy, and literature to denote a worldview that accepts the existence of the supernatural.
- The debate between naturalism and supernaturalism has been central to Western philosophy for centuries.
Variants and Related Words
- Supernatural (adj): Relating to, or being above or beyond what is natural; unexplainable by natural law.
- They reported a supernatural experience in the old house.
- Supernaturalist (n): A person who believes in supernaturalism.
- As a supernaturalist, she was open to paranormal explanations.
Synonyms
- Spiritualism: A system of belief or religious practice based on supposed communication with the spirits of the dead.
- Occultism: The study of or belief in supernatural powers or influences.
Related Phrases
- "Realm of the supernatural": Refers to the domain or world of supernatural beings and events.
- The story delves into the realm of the supernatural.
Related Idioms
- "A leap of faith into the supernatural": An idiom describing the act of choosing to believe in supernatural explanations without empirical evidence.
- Accepting the miracle required a leap of faith into the supernatural.
Noun
- the quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces
- a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding