supersensible

adjective

su·​per·​sen·​si·​ble ˌsü-pər-ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce supersensible (audio)
: being above or beyond that which is apparent to the senses : spiritual

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supersensible was in 1795

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“Supersensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supersensible. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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