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Jhumjhum  +  392752 Mon, 16 Jul 07 08:03 AM
 What is the difference between preternatural and supernatural
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Feebs11  +  392784 Mon, 16 Jul 07 11:11 AM
Preternatural >  beyond what is normal or natural.[from Latin praeter=past, beyond]

"Angels have preternatural powers"

Supernatural> 1 attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature. 2 exceptionally or extraordinarily great

"Poltergeists are a supernatural force"

"His abilities in athletics are supernatural"
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