Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parapsychology
Noun
ˌpɛərəˌsaɪˈkɒlədʒi

Definition
The study of paranormal and psychic phenomena, including extrasensory perception (ESP), telepathy, and psychokinesis.

Examples
- The research in parapsychology is met with skepticism in the scientific community.
- Many practitioners claim to have experienced phenomena studied by parapsychology.
- Parapsychology investigates topics such as telekinesis and near-death experiences.

Meaning
Parapsychology explores events and abilities that supposedly go beyond the usual physical laws of nature, focusing on experiences that cannot be explained by conventional scientific understanding.

Synonyms
- Psychic research
- Metapsychology
- Esoteric psychology