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Jhumjhum Posted 19 years ago
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what is the difference

What is the difference between preternatural and supernatural
  

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[from Latin praeter =past, beyond] "Angels have preternatural powers" Supernatural > 1 attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature. 2 exceptionally or extraordinarily great "Poltergeists are a supernatural force" "His abilities in athletics are supernatural"

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  • [from Latin praeter =past, beyond] "Angels have preternatural powers" Supernatural > 1 attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.
  • 2 exceptionally or extraordinarily great "Poltergeists are a supernatural force" "His abilities in athletics are supernatural"
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Preternatural > beyond what is normal or natural.[from Latin praeter=past, beyond]

"Angels have preternatural powers"

Supernatural> 1 attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature. 2 exceptionally or extraordinarily great

"Poltergeists are a supe
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