Extrasensory: meaning, definitions and examples

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extrasensory

 

[ หŒษ›kstrษ™หˆsษ›n.sษ™.ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น extrasensorial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเคฟเคธเค‚เคตเฅ‡เคฆเคจเคถเฅ€เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช extrasensorisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ekstrasensoris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัั‚ั€ะฐัะตะฝัะพั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekstrasensoryczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถ…ๆ„Ÿ่ฆš็š„ (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใ‹ใ‚“ใ‹ใใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท extrasensoriel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ extrasensorial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dฤฑลŸsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ๊ฐ๊ฐ์ ์ธ (chogamgakjeogin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆู‚ ุงู„ุญุณูŠ (fawq alhasi)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ extrasenzorickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ extrasenzorickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…ๆ„Ÿๅฎ˜็š„ (chฤo gวŽn guฤn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ekstrasenzoriฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofursskynjun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะทั–ะผั‚ะฐะป (sezimtal)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฃ แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (tu damakhasat'ebeli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ekstrasensory

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,522, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.