telepathy

/ˌtɛlɪˈpæθi/

Definitions

1. noun

the supposed or claimed ability to communicate or share thoughts directly from one mind to another, typically without using the five traditional senses

“The telepathy exhibited by the clairvoyant in the movie was quite astonishing.”

2. noun

the process of directly perceiving or influencing another person’s thoughts or feelings

“The scientists studied the effects of telepathy on the human brain.”

3. noun

a supposed form of communication or connection between minds, especially in spiritual or supernatural contexts

“The couple believed that they shared a special form of telepathy that allowed them to sense each other’s emotions.”

4. noun

the alleged ability to read minds or predict the actions of others

“The detective used her telepathy to analyze the suspect’s behavior and uncover the crime.”

Synonyms

  • extrasensory perception
  • mind reading

Antonyms

  • mindlessness
  • sensory deprivation