Word
telepathic
Phoneticstele·path·ic
US/ˌtɛɫəˈpæθək/
UK/tˌɛlɪpˈæθɪk/
Definition
adj. able to read or send thoughts to another person's mind without speaking or using any tools. It is a common idea in science fiction stories.
adj. relating to or capable of communicating by thought alone, without the use of the senses. Often used in a figurative sense to describe a deep, intuitive understanding between two people.
Examples
“The two friends felt like they were telepathic.”
“After working together for so many years, the lead engineer and the project manager often felt telepathic about each other's needs.”
“While the novel explores the technical aspects of the device, the protagonist's telepathic connection with his sister remains the emotional core of the narrative.”
Examples
simple
“The two friends felt like they were telepathic.”
contextual
“After working together for so many years, the lead engineer and the project manager often felt telepathic about each other's needs.”
complex
“While the novel explores the technical aspects of the device, the protagonist's telepathic connection with his sister remains the emotional core of the narrative.”
Real-World Examples
“Do you sometimes wish that you had telepathic or other supernormal powers?” Etymology
From telepathy + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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