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Definition of Parapsychology
1. Noun. Phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes.
Exact synonyms: Psychic Phenomena, Psychic Phenomenon
Generic synonyms: Anomalous Communication, Psychic Communication, Psychical Communication
Specialized synonyms: Clairvoyance, E.s.p., Esp, Extrasensory Perception, Second Sight, Psychokinesis, Telekinesis, Spirit Rapping, Table Rapping, Table Tapping, Table Lifting, Table Tilting, Table Tipping, Table Turning
Derivative terms: Parapsychological, Parapsychologist
Generic synonyms: Anomalous Communication, Psychic Communication, Psychical Communication
Specialized synonyms: Clairvoyance, E.s.p., Esp, Extrasensory Perception, Second Sight, Psychokinesis, Telekinesis, Spirit Rapping, Table Rapping, Table Tapping, Table Lifting, Table Tilting, Table Tipping, Table Turning
Derivative terms: Parapsychological, Parapsychologist
Definition of Parapsychology
1. Noun. The study of that which cannot yet be explained; psychic or occult phenomena, such as telepathy and ghosts. ¹
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Definition of Parapsychology
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Medical Definition of Parapsychology
1. Branch of psychology that deals with paranormal behaviour and events such as telepathy, precognition, and clairvoyance, which are not explicable by present day "natural laws". (12 Dec 1998)