Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

telesthesia

Noun

/ˌtɛl.əˈsθiː.ʒə/

Definition

The ability to perceive stimuli beyond the range of normal perception, often referred to as extra-sensory perception (ESP).

Examples

Many believe that people with telesthesia can sense events happening far away.
During the experiment, the researchers tested for signs of telesthesia among the participants.

Meaning

Telesthesia refers to the capacity to receive information through means outside of the known human senses, typically associated with paranormal experiences.