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telepathy

n.
C1 Advanced US //təˈɫɛpəθi// UK //təlˈɛpəθˌi// telepa·thy

n. the supposed ability to send or receive thoughts directly from one mind to another without using words or signals. People often use this word when they think they know what someone is thinking without them saying it.

n. the supposed transmission of thoughts or feelings between individuals by means other than the known senses. Often used in the context of parapsychology or as a metaphor for a strong intuitive connection between people.


SIMPLE

She felt a sudden sense of telepathy and knew he was calling.

CONTEXTUAL

While some people claim to experience telepathy during deep meditation, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.

COMPLEX

The film explores the theme of telepathy as a double-edged sword, allowing characters to share their deepest secrets while simultaneously stripping them of their privacy.

Origin

From tele- + -pathy.

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