01 a. Beyond of different from what is natural, or according to the regular course of things, but not clearly supernatural or miraculous; strange…
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Beyond of different from what is natural, or according to the regular course of things, but not clearly supernatural or miraculous; strange; inexplicable; extraordinary; uncommon; irregular; abnormal; as, a preternatural appearance; a preternatural stillness; a preternatural presentation (in childbirth) or labor.“This vile and preternatural temper of mind.” — South.
Syn.
See Supernatural.