supernatural forces

Beyond natural explanation

Supernatural forces are powers or influences believed to exist beyond the natural world and physical laws—gods, spirits, magic, fate, or cosmic energies that shape events in ways science cannot explain.

The phrase appears in discussions of religion, folklore, and fiction: She attributed her recovery to supernatural forces.

Often invoked when ordinary explanations seem inadequate.

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demons · chi · ghosts · mythology · spirits · evil spirits · prana · curses · voodoo dolls · wraiths · djinn · apparitions · divine light · poltergeists · enchantments · gods · guardian angels · mana

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Opposites
natural vs. beyond nature

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Physical phenomena from nature

natural laws · laws of physics · physics · natural phenomena · chemistry

spiritual vs. material

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The material universe

matter · naturalism · materialism · physicalism

explanatory framework

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Systematic study through observation

scientific explanation · naturalism · reason · empiricism · scientific method

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG