What does clairaudient mean?
A clairaudient is a person with the ability to hear voices or sounds that are not present in the physical environment. This sense of the word is often associated with psychic or paranormal abilities. It is not a commonly used term in everyday language, but it is used in certain contexts to describe individuals with this ability. The plural form of the word is 'clairaudients', and it is used to refer to multiple individuals with this ability. Clairaudients often gather to share their experiences and learn from each other. The word 'clairaudient' comes from the French words 'clair' meaning 'clear' and 'audient' meaning 'hearing', and it is related to the Latin word 'audire' meaning 'to hear'.
adjectiveA person with the ability to hear voices or sounds that are not present in the physical environment.
- Having the ability to hear voices or sounds that are not present in the physical environment.
"She was a clairaudient and often heard whispers in her ear when she was alone."
"She was a clairaudient and often heard whispers in her ear when she was alone."
"The group of clairaudients gathered to share their experiences and learn from each other."
The plural form is used to refer to multiple individuals with the ability to hear voices or sounds that are not present in the physical environment.
"The group of clairaudients gathered to share their experiences and learn from each other."
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Etymology of clairaudient
The word 'clairaudient' comes from the French words 'clair' meaning 'clear' and 'audient' meaning 'hearing'. It is related to the Latin word 'audire' meaning 'to hear'.
Usage notes
This sense of the word is often associated with psychic or paranormal abilities. It is not a commonly used term in everyday language.