The difference between Abnormal and Preternatural
When used as adjectives, abnormal means not conforming to rule or system, whereas preternatural means beyond or not conforming to what is natural or according to the regular course of things.
Abnormal is also noun with the meaning: a person or object that is not normal.
check bellow for the other definitions of Abnormal and Preternatural
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Abnormal as an adjective:
Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type.
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Abnormal as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to that which is irregular, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health.
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Abnormal as a noun:
A person or object that is not normal.
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Preternatural as an adjective:
Beyond or not conforming to what is natural or according to the regular course of things; strange.
Examples:
"synonyms: inexplicable exceptionaextraordinary abnormauncanny"
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Preternatural as an adjective (dated):
Having an existence outside of the natural world.
Examples:
"synonyms: paranormasupernaturaunnatural"