extrasensory perception

noun
UK: /ˌekstrəsənˈsɔːri pəˈsepʃən/
US: /ˌekstrəsənˈsɔːri pərˈsepʃən/

  1. The ability to know things without using your five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch)

    1. She believes in extrasensory perception to communicate with others.
    2. The scientist conducted research on extrasensory perception using controlled experiments.

  2. A supposed ability to perceive things by means other than the ordinary senses, for example, telepathy or clairvoyance.

    1. He claimed to have extrasensory perception and could predict future events.
    2. Skeptics question the validity of extrasensory perception, citing lack of scientific evidence.

Synonyms

sixth sense clairvoyance telepathy second sight esp

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extrasensory perception" in English means: The ability to know things without using your five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch), A supposed ability to perceive things by means other than the ordinary senses, for example, telepathy or clairvoyance..

The phonetic transcription of "extrasensory perception" is /ˌekstrəsənˈsɔːri pəˈsepʃən/ in British English and /ˌekstrəsənˈsɔːri pərˈsepʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extrasensory perception": sixth sense, clairvoyance, telepathy, second sight, esp.

Example usage of "extrasensory perception": "She believes in extrasensory perception to communicate with others.". More examples on the page.