psychic
[ sahy-kik ]
/ ˈsaɪ kɪk /
adjective Also psy·chi·cal.
of or relating to the human soul or mind; mental (opposed to physical).
Psychology. pertaining to or noting mental phenomena.
outside of natural or scientific knowledge; spiritual.
of or relating to some apparently nonphysical force or agency: psychic research; psychic phenomena.
sensitive to influences or forces of a nonphysical or supernatural nature.
noun
a person who is allegedly sensitive to psychic influences or forces; medium.
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British Dictionary definitions for psychic
psychic
/ (ˈsaɪkɪk) /
adjective
- outside the possibilities defined by natural laws, as mental telepathy
- (of a person) sensitive to forces not recognized by natural laws
mental as opposed to physical; psychogenic
bridge (of a bid) based on less strength than would normally be required to make the bid
noun
a person who is sensitive to parapsychological forces or influences
Derived forms of psychic
psychical, adjectivepsychically, adverbWord Origin for psychic
C19: from Greek psukhikos of the soul or life
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Medical definitions for psychic
psychic
[ sī′kĭk ]
adj.
Of, relating to, affecting, or influenced by the human mind or psyche; mental.
Capable of extraordinary mental processes, such as extrasensory perception and mental telepathy.
Of or relating to such mental processes.
n.
A person apparently responsive to psychic forces.
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