extrasensory
[ek-struh-sen-suh-ree]
- outside one's normal sense perception.
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Also parasensory.
Origin of extrasensory
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Related Words for extrasensory
visionary, metaphysical, mystic, otherworldly, paranormal, preternatural, superphysical, transcendental, unearthly, extrasensory, discerning, far-sighted, fey, judicious, oracular, penetrating, perceptive, prescient, prophetic, sibyllineExamples from the Web for extrasensory
Historical Examples of extrasensory
I do have extrasensory powers, but they'll need some development.
Rebels of the Red PlanetCharles Louis Fontenay
The meeting of our minds takes place on the plane of the "extrasensory."
The BrainAlexander Blade
Extrasensory perception can't replace sight, any more than sight can replace hearing.
PsichopathGordon Randall Garrett
You'll have to coin a new term, because the only one I know is extrasensory perception, and that's obviously ridiculous.
Accidental FlightFloyd L. Wallace
It happens that extrasensory perception means as much to me as history does to you.
The Edge of the KnifeHenry Beam Piper
extrasensory
- of or relating to extrasensory perception
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Word Origin and History for extrasensory
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extrasensory
(ĕk′strə-sĕn′sə-rē)- Being outside the normal range or bounds of the senses.
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