English Explanatory Dictionary

parapsychology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-parapsychology.wav

Word forms

parapsychology parapsychologies

Etymology

From para- (“above, beyond; abnormal”) + psychology.

Related words

metaphysics paranormal
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