Supernaturalism

Pronunciation: /ˌsuː.pərˈnætʃ.ər.əl.ɪz.əm/

Definitions of supernaturalism

noun a belief in the existence of forces or entities beyond the natural world, often associated with religion or the occult

Example Sentences

A1 I don't believe in supernaturalism.

A2 Some people find comfort in supernaturalism during difficult times.

B1 The book explores the themes of supernaturalism and spirituality.

B2 The movie delves into the realm of supernaturalism and the unknown.

C1 Scholars debate the implications of supernaturalism on society and culture.

C2 The novel challenges traditional views on supernaturalism and questions the nature of reality.

Examples of supernaturalism in a Sentence

formal The study of supernaturalism is a common topic in religious studies.

informal Some people believe in supernaturalism, while others are more skeptical.

slang I don't buy into all that supernaturalism stuff.

figurative Her belief in supernaturalism gives her a sense of comfort and security.

Grammatical Forms of supernaturalism

• past tense: supernaturalized
• plural: supernaturalisms
• comparative: more supernatural
• superlative: most supernatural
• present tense: supernaturalizes
• future tense: will supernaturalize
• perfect tense: has supernaturalized
• continuous tense: is supernaturalizing
• singular: supernaturalism
• positive degree: supernatural
• infinitive: to supernaturalize
• gerund: supernaturalizing
• participle: supernaturalized

Origin and Evolution of supernaturalism

First Known Use: 1833 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'supernaturalism' originated from the combination of 'supernatural' and the suffix '-ism'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe belief in supernatural forces or entities beyond the natural world, the term 'supernaturalism' has evolved to encompass a broader range of philosophical and religious concepts related to the supernatural.