Extrasensory: meaning, definitions and examples
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extrasensory
[ หษkstrษหsษn.sษ.ri ]
psychic phenomena
The term 'extrasensory' refers to capacities or perceptions that go beyond the ordinary senses. It often pertains to abilities such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and other forms of psychic phenomena. Individuals claiming to possess extrasensory perception (ESP) are believed to receive information through means other than the recognized human senses. This concept often appears in discussions of metaphysics and paranormal studies, where it remains a controversial topic due to the lack of empirical evidence supporting such abilities.
Synonyms
intuitive, psychic, supernatural.
Examples of usage
- She believes she has extrasensory abilities.
- The researcher studied extrasensory perception in a controlled environment.
- Many claim to have experienced extrasensory phenomena.
- The book explores the concept of extrasensory communication.
Translations
Translations of the word "extrasensory" in other languages:
๐ต๐น extrasensorial
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคคเคฟเคธเคเคตเฅเคฆเคจเคถเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช extrasensorisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ ekstrasensoris
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะบัััะฐัะตะฝัะพัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ekstrasensoryczny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ถ ๆ่ฆ็ (ใกใใใใใใใฆใ)
๐ซ๐ท extrasensoriel
๐ช๐ธ extrasensorial
๐น๐ท dฤฑลsal
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊ฐ๊ฐ์ ์ธ (chogamgakjeogin)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู ุงูุญุณู (fawq alhasi)
๐จ๐ฟ extrasenzorickรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ extrasenzorickรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ถ ๆๅฎ็ (chฤo gวn guฤn de)
๐ธ๐ฎ ekstrasenzoriฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ ofursskynjun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะทัะผัะฐะป (sezimtal)
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃ แแแแแฎแแกแแแแแแแแ (tu damakhasat'ebeli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ ekstrasensory
๐ฒ๐ฝ extrasensorial
Etymology
The word 'extrasensory' combines the prefix 'extra-', meaning 'beyond', and 'sensory', which relates to the five human senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell). It originated in the early 20th century, gaining popularity particularly in the field of parapsychology. The notion of extrasensory perception emerged as researchers began to explore phenomena that defied traditional scientific understanding. The term was used to describe abilities that were thought to be beyond normal sensory capabilities, capturing public fascination in various cultures. As interest in the supernatural and the unknown grew during the mid-20th century, 'extrasensory' became more prevalent in literature, movies, and discussions related to human potential and consciousness.