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I like the paranormal side a lot; that's my favorite kind of horror movie because it plays on your fear of the dark and makes you go home, and you can't sleep at night.
Shanley Caswell

Meaning of "the paranormal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THE PARANORMAL

the paranormal play
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THE PARANORMAL

the Pamirs
the Paralympics
the Parcae
the park
the past
the Peloponnese
the pen
the Peninsula
the Pennsylvania Dutch
the Pennsylvanian
the penny dropped
the people
the Perigordian
the Permian
the Peter Principle
the Phanerozoic
the pictures
the Pilgrim Fathers
the pill
the pinch

WORDS THAT END LIKE THE PARANORMAL

abnormal
conformal
decinormal
dermal
ectodermal
electrothermal
epidermal
formal
geothermal
informal
isothermal
lognormal
nonformal
nonnormal
normal
paranormal
semiformal
subnormal
supernormal
thermal

Synonyms and antonyms of the paranormal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «the paranormal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THE PARANORMAL

Find out the translation of the paranormal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of the paranormal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «the paranormal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

超自然现象
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lo paranormal
570 millions of speakers

English

the paranormal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

असाधारण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خوارق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

паранормальное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

o paranormal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্যারানরমাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le paranormal
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Paranormal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

die paranormale
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

超常現象
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

초자연적
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Paranormal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

những điều huyền bí
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அமானுஷ்யம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अलौकिक आहे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Paranormal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

il paranormale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

paranormal
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

паранормальне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

paranormal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

το παραφυσικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

die paranormale
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

det paranormala
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

det paranormale
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of the paranormal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THE PARANORMAL»

The term «the paranormal» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.364 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THE PARANORMAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «the paranormal» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «the paranormal» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about the paranormal

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10 QUOTES WITH «THE PARANORMAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word the paranormal.
1
Kelley Armstrong
I grew up writing about the paranormal, and I blame too many Saturday mornings watching 'Scooby Doo.'
2
Leslie Banks
I love the paranormal, because there, every genre I write can become one beacon for my imagination.
3
Art Bell
But I do believe in the paranormal, that there are things our brains just can't understand.
4
Shanley Caswell
I like the paranormal side a lot; that's my favorite kind of horror movie because it plays on your fear of the dark and makes you go home, and you can't sleep at night.
5
Hilary Duff
I have always been interested in the paranormal and afterlife, everything from ghosts to angels. I think that everyone has that curiosity of the great unknown.
6
Jeaniene Frost
The appeal of the paranormal bad boy - or James Bond super-spy, as one example of male escapism - can sometimes make everyday problems seem less dire. Thus, a few hours spent immersed in the world of the wicked yet alluring hero is the equivalent of a mini-vacation.
7
Jeaniene Frost
The paranormal bad boy is usually a fiercely loyal partner for the heroine. Once his sights are set on her, he doesn't notice other women, and he's utterly unconcerned with what anyone else thinks of his choice.
8
Connor Jessup
I don't really believe in the paranormal; I'm a skeptic through and through.
9
Drummond Money-Coutts
From a young age I was obsessed with the mysterious, the esoteric, the paranormal.
10
Emily Rose
The reason you can take the leap of faith with Stephen King, when it comes to the paranormal, or the things that happen in the world that he creates, is because the characters that he writes are accessible.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE PARANORMAL»

Discover the use of the paranormal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to the paranormal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Incredible Tales of the Paranormal: Documented Accounts of ...
From the glorious Victorian era of para-psychology to the most recent experiments conducted with psychic children in China, authors with proven records of veracity and integrity conduct an unforgettable journey.
Alexander Imich, 1995
2
The Skeptic's Guide to the Paranormal
Guaranteed to liven up any dinner party, this delightful, highly readable book offers color photos and scientific case-by-case explanations for 27 phenomena that appear to defy known science, including ghosts and poltergeists, the ...
Lynne Kelly, 2004
3
Science confronts the paranormal
This collection examines astrology, ESP, psychic detectives parapsychology, UFOs, palmistry, and fringe medicine.
Kendrick Frazier, 1986
4
Pseudoscience and Extraordinary Claims of the Paranormal: A ...
Can the living communicate with the dead? Does prayer work? Are astrology and psychic readings accurate? In this groundbreaking book, a leading expert in the field makes sense of these mysteries and many more.
Jonathan C. Smith, 2011
5
The Paranormal Investigator's Handbook
Get closer to the truth about anomalous phenomena! This extraordinary volume provides the latest techniques for investigating cases, interviewing witnesses, researching background information and recognizing a hoax.
Valerie Hope, Maurice Townsend, 1999
6
A New Science of the Paranormal: The Promise of Psychical ...
Documents case studies of paranormal research failures while explaining why and how mainstream science rejects the paranormal, in a provocative report that outlines the principles for revitalizing research in the areas of clairvoyance, ...
Lawrence LeShan, 2009
7
Writing the Paranormal Novel: Techniques and Exercises for ...
This helpful guide gives you everything you need to successfully introduce supernatural elements into any story without shattering the believability of your fictional world or falling victim to common cliches.
Steven Harper, 2011
8
Pseudoscience and the paranormal
New to this edition are extended sections on psychoanalysis and pseudopsychologies, especially recovered memory therapy, satanic ritual abuse, and facilitated communication.
Terence Hines, 2003
9
Beyond Belief: Skepticism, Science and the Paranormal
In Beyond Belief: Skepticism, Science and the Paranormal Martin Bridgstock provides an integrated understanding of what an evidence-based approach to the paranormal - a skeptical approach - involves, and why it is necessary.
Martin Bridgstock, 2009
10
Chopin and Beyond: My Extraordinary Life in Music and the ...
In Chopin and Beyond, Mr. Janis tells the story of his glorious life in music; his many friendships with renowned artists, writers, and celebrities; and the frequent experiences that took him beyond the reach of the senses.
Byron Janis, 2010

5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE PARANORMAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term the paranormal is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sneak peek: 'Paranormal' heads to eerie end
The Paranormal Activity horror franchise is taking its final terror trip. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, in theaters Oct. 23, will mark the conclusion of the ... «USA TODAY, Jun 15»
2
Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (2014)
The Paranormal Activity franchise has been known to defy the odds. The first film exploded upon release, and it was not really meant to have a sequel. Still, the ... «Dread Central, Dec 13»
3
Radio Host Art Bell Joins SiriusXM To Present Talk Show About The
True Coast to Coast AM fans and anyone who genuinely craves information about the paranormal are stoked about Art's return. Let's just hope he sticks around ... «Deadline.com, Jul 13»
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The Paranormal Phenomenon: Why the franchise is a hit—with …
Over the weekend, Paranormal Activity 3 took in $52 million at the U.S. box office, the best September/October opening in history and the highest ever for a ... «Slate Magazine, Oct 11»
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Paranormal Activity 2 – What's in The Mirror? We Investigate!
Ever since the Paranormal Activity 2 trailer hit the Net, people have been speculating about everything that they've seen and heard or thought that they've seen ... «Dread Central, Jun 10»

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« EDUCALINGO. The paranormal [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/the-paranormal>. Apr 2024 ».
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