Synonyms & related words for preternatural

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of preternatural — including nonnatural, otherworldly, supernatural, supranatural, transmundane, unearthly. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to preternatural

Explore words related to preternatural — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include preternaturalism, preternaturalness, uncanny, paragnosis, supernaturalize, preternaturally, supernaturally, supernaturalist. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for preternatural

Common synonyms for preternatural include nonnatural, otherworldly, supernatural, supranatural, transmundane, unearthly, transcendental, superhuman — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does preternatural come from?

The word preternatural breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: preter-, from Latin praeter (“past, beyond”); and -natur, from Latin natura (“nature, birth”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.