Definition

Adjective: Relating to or involving phenomena that are beyond normal physical or scientific explanation. This term describes experiences, events, or studies concerning mental abilities or occurrences that appear to operate outside the known laws of physics and conventional psychology.

Usage

The adjective "parapsychological" is used to modify nouns related to phenomena, research, or experiences. It describes the field of study (parapsychology) or attributes of events that are considered anomalous. - It typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., parapsychological phenomenon). - It is an academic and formal term, most common in discussions about psychic research, extrasensory perception (ESP), or psychokinesis.

Examples

• The university conducted a parapsychological study on telepathy.
• She reported a parapsychological experience that she could not explain rationally.
• The conference focused on parapsychological research methods.

Advanced Usage

• Parapsychological evidence: Refers to data or findings collected in the study of psychic phenomena.
  • The paper reviewed all existing parapsychological evidence for precognition.
• Parapsychological association: An organization dedicated to the scientific study of paranormal phenomena.
  • He is a member of an international parapsychological association.

Variants and Related Words

• Parapsychology (noun): The scientific study of paranormal psychological phenomena, such as telepathy and clairvoyance.
  • She has a degree in parapsychology.
• Parapsychologist (noun): A person who studies parapsychology.
  • The parapsychologist interviewed the witness.

Synonyms

• Psychic: Relating to or denoting faculties or phenomena that are apparently inexplicable by natural laws.
• Anomalistic: Pertaining to anomalous phenomena, often used in a similar scientific context.
• Paranormal: Denoting events or phenomena beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.

Antonyms

• Normal: Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.
• Natural: Existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind, and operating according to physical laws.
• Scientific: Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

Related Phrases and Collocations

• Parapsychological phenomenon: The specific event or occurrence being studied.
  • Apparent telepathy is a classic parapsychological phenomenon.
• Parapsychological investigation: A formal inquiry or research project into paranormal events.
  • They launched a parapsychological investigation into the haunted house.

Adjective

1. beyond normal physical explanation