Paranormal
Paranormal
Paranormal (/pærəˈnɔːrməl/) is a term used to describe events or phenomena that are beyond or contrary to what is scientifically understood or explainable. The term is derived from the Latin word 'para' meaning 'against, counter, outside' and 'normal' meaning 'conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected'.
Etymology
The term "paranormal" has been in the English language since at least 1920. It consists of two parts: 'para' and 'normal'. In most definitions of the word paranormal, it is described as anything that is beyond or contrary to what is deemed scientifically possible.
Related Terms
- Anomaly: Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
- Supernatural: Manifestations or events considered to be of divine or otherworldly origin.
- Parapsychology: The study of alleged psychic phenomena and other paranormal claims, for instance related to near-death experiences, synchronicity, apparitional experiences, etc.
- Cryptozoology: The study of creatures whose existence is yet to be—or else cannot entirely be—proved or disproved by science. These creatures, known often as cryptids, include the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, and others.
- Ufology: The study of reports, visual records, physical evidence, and other phenomena related to unidentified flying objects (UFO).
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Paranormal
- Wikipedia's article - Paranormal
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