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Vinony

parapsychology

noun

  1. study of psychic phenomena
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Pronunciation: /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Hellenic *pərai Ancient Greek πᾰρᾰ́ (părắ) Ancient Greek πᾰρᾰ- (pără-)der. English para- English psychology English parapsychology From para- (“above, beyond; abnormal”) + psychology.

  1. The study of alleged paranormal phenomena; psychic or occult phenomena, such as telepathy and ghosts.