thoughtcasting

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noun

Sending thoughts by telepathy.

Scrabble 24

Meanings

thoughtcasting1

nounthoughtcasting (uncountable)

alternative thought casting · alternative thought-casting

  1. uncountablefantasySending thoughts by telepathy.

    He has mastered the technique of thought-casting a long time ago and is happy to show off his skills.

    2012, Michael Mathiesen, Realia
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    Vol transmissions had a much greater range than Kem thoughtcasting, but unlike the subtle magic of her people, the messages sent by the Boltsenders were received by anyone with Vol training.

    2013, Jeremiah L. Schwennen, Spiralchain: Mindshaper, page 124

    "None of that unfortunately," replied Merlin, "it's a piece of the power stone that enhances your powers, it also lets you thought cast, so you need not speak but your thoughts can be heard by the one you are conversing with, provided they know how to thought cast themselves, although it is pretty good for listening in on what others think, but beware, thought casting also can reveal your location to any dark art wizard who also possess the magic. […]"

    2024, Kevin N Shortland, Kevin Wilks and the Power Stone

    Whenever they were summoned for an adventure, Saturn Girl gave them all the power of mind reading and thoughtcasting so that they could communicate with each other.

    2024, Superman: The Definitive History, page 311

    Synonyms: mindreading, far-feeling

thoughtcasting2

verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of thoughtcast

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSending thoughts by telepathy.

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Origin

thoughtcasting · verb

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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