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extrasensory

American  
[ek-struh-sen-suh-ree] / ˌɛk strəˈsɛn sə ri /

adjective

  1. outside one's normal sense perception.


extrasensory British  
/ ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnsərɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to extrasensory perception

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of extrasensory

First recorded in 1930–35; extra- + sensory

Example Sentences

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Swan describes herself as having been born with extrasensory abilities, and states that her mission is to “transform human suffering to an empowered and authentic life.”

From Slate • May 5, 2023

Her skill set — logo three-pointers, penetrating drives to the basket, and extrasensory passes — brought to mind a cross between Pete Maravich and Steph Curry.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2023

The Demogorgons will eventually explode, whether or not you deploy your extrasensory powers.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2022

He scorned fellow magicians who allowed or encouraged audiences to believe their work was rooted in extrasensory or paranormal powers.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2020

Most of Trout’s novels, after all, dealt with time warps and extrasensory perception and other unexpected things.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

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