preternatural.

By the latter is meant that they were endowed with many prerogatives which, while pertaining to the natural order, were not due to human nature as such -- hence they are sometimes termed preternatural.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913

Children of Men to annoy them with such further Mischiefs as we call preternatural.

"More Wonders of the Invisible World," by Robert Calef, 1700 ; from Narratives of the Witchcraft Cases, 1648-1706 1693

At this period the constitutional activity of Uncle Fliakim increased to a degree that might fairly be called preternatural.

Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know Asa Don Dickinson 1918

They belong to the class of miracles which the theologians call preternatural.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913

Though quite unconscious of all outward things, and apparently in a state of the deepest insensibility, she would address remarks to those present which bore reference to the thoughts then occupying their minds, though they had given them no outward expression; and her remarks showed an insight into matters which had perhaps been carefully kept secret, which might truly be termed preternatural.

A Stable for Nightmares or Weird Tales Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 1843

One of the words I kept seeing in the mid to late 90s was "preternatural."

Strunk and Light I: Think About It 2006