Paranormal is an adjective that refers to phenomena or events that cannot be scientifically explained and fall outside the realm of normal experiences or concepts. The prefix "para-" means beyond or outside, while "normal" implies conforming to the standards of what is considered typical or expected.
In the context of the supernatural or occult, paranormal phenomena are often associated with inexplicable occurrences, supernatural beings, or psychic abilities that defy logical explanation. These can include but are not limited to, ghosts, apparitions, poltergeists, telekinesis, clairvoyance, telepathy, or precognition.
The term also encompasses unexplained phenomena related to time, space, and dimensions, such as time slips or the ability to perceive events or entities from different periods. Additionally, paranormal phenomena can involve encounters with beings or energies that exist beyond the material world, like angels, demons, or extraterrestrial life forms.
While paranormal experiences are subjective and varied, they are often attributed to forces, energies, or entities that exist beyond the boundaries of our physical reality and are thus regarded as supernatural or inexplicable. Paranormal activities have fascinated and inspired human curiosity for centuries, prompting investigations, speculations, and debates among believers, skeptics, scientists, and enthusiasts.
