Telepathic: meaning, definitions and examples

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telepathic

 

[ tɪˈlɛpəθɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mental communication

Relating to or denoting the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses.

Synonyms

clairvoyant, intuitive, psychic

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,206, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.