par·a·psy·chol·o·gy (p r  -s -k l -j )n. The study of the evidence for psychological phenomena, such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis, that are inexplicable by science. par a·psycho·logi·cal (-sk-lj -kl) adj.par a·psy·cholo·gist n. |
parapsychology [ˌpærəsaɪˈkɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) (Psychology) the study of mental phenomena, such as telepathy, which are beyond the scope of normal physical explanation
parapsychological [ˌpærəsaɪkəˈlɒʒɪkəl] adj
parapsychologist n
parapsychology
the branch of psychology that studies psychic phenomena, as telepathy, clairvoyance, extrasensory perception, and the like. — parapsychological, adj.
See also: Psychology
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| Noun | 1. | parapsychology - phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes anomalous communication, psychic communication, psychical communication - communication by paranormal means clairvoyance, E.S.P., ESP, extrasensory perception, second sight - apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses psychokinesis, telekinesis - the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force spirit rapping, table rapping, table tapping - alleged form of communication with spirits of the dead table lifting, table tilting, table tipping, table turning - manipulation of a table during a seance; attributed to spirits |
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