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parapsychology

/ˌpærəˈsɪkələdʒi/ noun · British & US

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What does parapsychology mean?

noun

The study of paranormal and psychic phenomena, including telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis.

Example

"The researcher in parapsychology spent years studying the effects of meditation on psychic abilities."

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Words that share this root

psychology psyche logos paranormal

What's another word for parapsychology?

psychology paranormal science psi research psychical research occultism metaphysics

What's the opposite of parapsychology?

materialism rationalism empiricism

Rhymes with parapsychology

psychology psychology sociology biology