What is paranormal?

Question

When you have decided what it is, you can identify more readily what is seen to be paranormal. It means para - over, across, and normal - what is considered normal information.

Answer 1

Paranormal is an umbrella term used to describe unusual phenomena or experiences that lack an obvious scientific explanation. In parapsychology, it is used to describe the ostensibly psychic phenomena of telepathy, extra-sensory perception, psychokinesis, ghosts, and hauntings. The term is also applied to UFOs, some creatures that fall under the scope of cryptozoology, purported phenomena surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, and other non-psychical subjects. Stories relating to paranormal phenomena are widespread in popular culture and folklore, but some organisations such as the United States National Science Foundation have stated that mainstream science "does not support" paranormal "beliefs"

Answer 2

paranormal means beyond the scope of scientific understanding in other words not normal or abnormal.

Answer 3

Paranormal is beyond science. Any weird unexplained occurrence can be paranormal.

Answer 4

Paranormal can be used to describe phenomena which are outside our understanding of what the laws of the universe allow for.

Informally, paranormal is a term that can be used to describe phenomena for which the only supporting evidence is anecdotal.