Telepathic: meaning, definitions and examples
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telepathic
[tɪˈlɛpəθɪk ]
Definition
mental communication
Relating to or denoting the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses.
Synonyms
clairvoyant, intuitive, psychic.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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telepathic |
Similar meaning as described earlier, the duplication might be an error in the list. |
psychic |
Refers to a person who claims to have the ability to perceive information hidden from the normal senses. Often linked with abilities like reading minds, seeing the future, or communicating with spirits.
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clairvoyant |
Often used to describe someone who claims to see distant or future events as though they are happening now. Common in the context of fortune-telling or supernatural abilities.
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intuitive |
Used to describe someone who has a natural or instinctive understanding or insight into situations or people. This term is more commonly used in everyday language and has no supernatural connotation.
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Examples of usage
- People claimed to have telepathic abilities, allowing them to communicate without speaking.
- She believed she had a telepathic connection with her twin sister.
Translations
Translations of the word "telepathic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 telepático
🇮🇳 टेलीपैथिक (telepathic)
🇩🇪 telepathisch
🇮🇩 telepati
🇺🇦 телепатичний
🇵🇱 telepatyczny
🇯🇵 テレパシーの (terepashī no)
🇫🇷 télépathique
🇪🇸 telepático
🇹🇷 telepatik
🇰🇷 텔레파시의 (tellepasieui)
🇸🇦 تخاطري
🇨🇿 telepatický
🇸🇰 telepatický
🇨🇳 心灵感应的 (xīnlíng gǎnyìng de)
🇸🇮 telepatski
🇮🇸 fjarskynjanlegur
🇰🇿 телепатикалық
🇬🇪 ტელეპათიური
🇦🇿 telepatik
🇲🇽 telepático
Etymology
The word 'telepathic' originated from the combination of two Greek words: 'tele', meaning distant, and 'pathe', meaning feeling. The concept of telepathy has been a subject of interest and debate for centuries, with many claiming to possess this ability despite lack of scientific evidence. In popular culture, telepathy is often portrayed as a superhuman power allowing individuals to communicate mentally.