Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thought-transference

Noun
/θɔːt trænˈsfərən(t)s/
Definition
The theory that one person’s thoughts can be communicated to another person without the use of any known human senses.
Examples
  • Many scientists are skeptical about the possibility of thought-transference, viewing it as a pseudoscience.
  • In their experimental study, the researchers sought to investigate instances of thought-transference among participants.
  • She described a compelling experience of thought-transference while meditating with her twin sister.
Meaning
Thought-transference, often associated with telepathy, involves the idea that mental processes can be shared between individuals without any physical interaction or sensory input.
Synonyms
  • Telepathy
  • Mental communication
  • Mind reading