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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

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Etymology

Origin of extrasensory

First recorded in 1930–35; extra- + sensory

Example Sentences

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The Clairvoyants perform mentalism, the branch of magic that encapsulates all things mind-reading, precognition and extrasensory perception.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025

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

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

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2022

It’s possible that “Passersthrough” is about memories linked to extrasensory perceptions not commonly experienced but present in some trauma victims.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2022

Possibly he had done it; perhaps the extrasensory node of his brain had finally grown back.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick