Synonyms

extrasensory

American

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

adjective

outside one's normal sense perception.

extrasensory British

/ ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnsərɪ /

adjective

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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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

When separated, the sisters experience intense pain but also extrasensory communication.

From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 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

Traumatized by the sinister events from his childhood, Dan Torrance meets a teen who shares his extrasensory gift of the shine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2020

Predictive Dreams Another presumed kind of extrasensory perception is the predictive dream.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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