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noun
A nature transcending the usual constraints of the physical world.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A supernatural realm beyond or apart from the physical world.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, lifestyle, philosophy, religion, sciences, theology
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noun
A supernatural system beyond or apart from the laws of nature.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Italic *super Latin super Latin super-lbor. English super- Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh1- Proto-Indo-European *ǵn̥h1-sḱé-ti Proto-Italic *gnāskōrder. Latin nāscor Proto-Indo-European *-tew-? Proto-Indo-European *-r-eh2? Latin -tūra Latin nātūralbor. Old French naturebor. Middle English nature English nature English supernature From super- + nature.
