The prefix para- means "close to" or "next to." What does paranormal mean?(1 point)

almost strange
almost strange

nearly bizarre
nearly bizarre

close to usual
close to usual

next to a phantom

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6 hours ago

The term "paranormal" typically refers to phenomena that are beyond the normal range of scientific explanation, often relating to the supernatural. Given the options you've provided, the most fitting interpretation based on the prefix "para-" meaning "close to" or "next to" would be:

next to a phantom

This choice reflects the connection of "paranormal" to supernatural or ghostly phenomena.