The word supersensible is derived from Latin, with super- meaning "above" or "beyond," and sensible meaning "perceptible" or "able to be sensed." As an adjective, supersensible refers to something that lies beyond ordinary physical perception, often relating to the abstract, spiritual, or metaphysical.

In philosophical and spiritual contexts, supersensible describes phenomena that cannot be directly perceived by the senses but are considered real and significant in a non-material sense, such as intuition, insight, or higher understanding.