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;
This vile and preternatural temper of mind. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being preternatural; a preternatural condition. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Preternaturalness. [ R. ] Dr. John Smith. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a preternatural manner or degree. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being preternatural. [ 1913 Webster ]