telepathy
/ti'lepəθi/
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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
- apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions