1. Characteristic of something that is apparently, or seems to be, outside the usual sensory channels: There are some people who believe Gertrude had paranormal powers and that she could determine whether a person was telling the truth or was trying to deceive others.
2. Descriptive of anything that can't be explained, or understood, in terms of ordinary scientific knowledge: The paranormal rainfall is far greater now than it has been in the past and no one seems to know why it has increased to such a significant degree.