SUPERNATURALISM

supernaturalism, supernaturalness

(noun) the quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces

supernaturalism

(noun) a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

supernaturalism (countable and uncountable, plural supernaturalisms)

The quality or condition of being supernatural.

A belief in the doctrine of supernatural or divine agency as manifested in the world, in human events, religious revelation, miracles, etc.

Source: Wiktionary


Su`per*nat"u*ral*ism, n.

1. The quality or state of being supernatural; supernaturalness.

2. (Theol.)

Definition: The doctrine of a divine and supernatural agency in the production of the miracles and revelations recorded in the Bible, and in the grace which renews and sanctifies men, -- in opposition to the doctrine which denies the agency of any other than physical or natural causes in the case. [Written also supranaturalism.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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