Word
telepathy
Phoneticstelepa·thy
US/təˈɫɛpəθi/
UK/təlˈɛpəθˌi/
Definition
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.
Examples
“She felt a sudden sense of telepathy and knew he was calling.”
“While some people claim to experience telepathy during deep meditation, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“However, some of these "psychic researchers" went even further and began wondering about the possibility of telepathy in animals.” “Telepathy, or maybe even telekinesis: a sense of how to move, with my mind, with my words, what had formerly seemed solid.” Etymology
From tele- + -pathy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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