Definition

Noun: * Apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions: The supposed ability to transmit thoughts, feelings, or information directly from one person's mind to another's, without using sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell.

Usage

• "Telepathy" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the general concept or ability.
• It is often discussed in the context of parapsychology, science fiction, or close personal relationships.
• Common verbs used with "telepathy" include: .

Examples

• Noun:
  • The twins claimed to have a form of telepathy, often knowing what the other was thinking.
  • Scientists remain skeptical about the existence of telepathy.
  • The novel explores a future where telepathy is a common form of communication.

Advanced Usage

• "Mental telepathy": This phrase is sometimes used for emphasis, though "telepathy" already implies a mental process.
  • He believed they were connected by mental telepathy.
• Conceptual Use: Often used metaphorically to describe an extremely close understanding between people.
  • After years of working together, their coordination was almost like telepathy.

Variants and Related Words

• Telepathic (adj): Relating to or using telepathy.
  • She had a telepathic connection with her sister.
• Telepathically (adv): In a telepathic manner.
  • They communicated telepathically.

Synonyms

• Mind-reading: The ability to discern another person's thoughts.
• Thought transference: A more technical term for the same concept.
• Extrasensory perception (ESP): A broader category of paranormal abilities that includes telepathy.

Related Phrases

• "A telepathic link/bond/connection": A phrase describing a relationship where telepathy is believed to occur.
  • The psychic claimed to have a telepathic link with her client.

Noun

1. apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions