Pre`ter*nat"u*ral (?; 135), a. [Pref.
preter + natural.] Beyond of different from what is
natural, or according to the regular course of things, but not clearly
supernatural or miraculous; strange; inexplicable; extraordinary;
uncommon; irregular; abnormal; as, a preternatural appearance;
a preternatural stillness; a preternatural presentation
(in childbirth) or labor.
This vile and preternatural temper of
mind.
South.
Syn. -- See Supernatural.