psychic phenomenon

Other forms: psychic phenomena

Definitions of psychic phenomenon

1. noun

   phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes
   synonyms: parapsychology, psychic phenomena

   types:

   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

   foreknowledge, precognition

   knowledge of an event before it occurs

   type of:

   anomalous communication, psychic communication, psychical communication

   communication by paranormal means