extra-sensory perception

A form of extrasensory perception — The supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels.

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nounextra-sensory perception (countable and uncountable, plural extra-sensory perceptions)

plural extra-sensory perceptions

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of extrasensory perception.

    'He's a very serious gambler, Miss Lynd,' he said. 'And I guess he has to be. Now come with me and watch Number 17 obey my extra-sensory perceptions. You'll find it quite a painless sensation being given plenty of money for nothing.'

    1953, Ian Fleming, “The High Table”, in Casino Royale, London: Pan Books, published 1955, page 71
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