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anomalous communication

/əˌnɑmələs kəˈmjunəˌkeɪʃən/
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Definitions of anomalous communication
  1. noun
    communication by paranormal means
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    types:
    telepathy, thought transference
    apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions
    telegnosis
    apparent knowledge of distant events without using sensory perceptions
    parapsychology, psychic phenomena, psychic phenomenon
    phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes
    E.S.P., ESP, clairvoyance, extrasensory perception, second sight
    apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
    psychokinesis, telekinesis
    the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
    spirit rapping, table rapping, table tapping
    alleged form of communication with spirits of the dead
    table lifting, table tilting, table tipping, table turning
    manipulation of a table during a seance; attributed to spirits
    type of:
    communication
    something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
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