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parapsychology

UK
/ˌpærəsaɪˈkɒlədʒi/
US
/ˌpærəsaɪˈkɑːlədʒi/

Translations

parapsychologynoun
Parapsychology is the study of paranormal phenomena.
Парапсихология — это изучение паранормальных явлений.
Synonyms
psychic phenomena
extrasensory perception
anomalous psychology
supernatural psychology
parapsychologyadjective
UK
/ˌpærəsaɪˈkɒlədʒi/
US
/ˌpærəsaɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
Attributive use (e.g., "parapsychology research"); functions as a non-gradable adjective.

Definitions

parapsychologynoun
The study of paranormal or psychic phenomena—especially extrasensory perception, telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis—that are not currently explainable by mainstream scientific psychology.
She decided to pursue a career in parapsychology to explore claims of telepathy and clairvoyance.
parapsychologyadjective
Relating to or concerned with parapsychology or its subject matter.
A parapsychology symposium attracted researchers from around the world.
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