supernormal

UK/suːpə'nɔːm(ə)l/US/.sju:pә'nɒ:ml/

Definitions

adj.

Exceeding what is normal or average; beyond the ordinary

超常的，异乎寻常的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

super-above, beyond

normrule, standard, pattern

-alrelating to, having the nature of

=supernormal

super- (above, beyond) + normal = 'above the normal level' — exceeding ordinary capacity, used technically (a supernormal stimulus in biology) and loosely for exceptional ability.

Root norm still carries 24 more words

Common Collocations

1.supernormal stimulus超常刺激
2.supernormal abilities超常能力
3.supernormal perception超常感知

Example Sentences

1.
The athlete seemed to have supernormal endurance.
2.
In biology, a supernormal stimulus triggers a stronger response than the natural one.

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