parapsychology
UK/.pærәsai'kɒlәdʒi/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
The study of alleged paranormal phenomena such as telepathy, ghosts, and psychic abilities
心灵学，超心理学（研究心灵感应、鬼魂等超自然现象）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedparabeside, alongside
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psychologystem
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Example Sentences
- 1.
Parapsychology investigates claims of psychic abilities and supernatural phenomena using scientific methods.
- 2.
The university's parapsychology department conducted experiments on telepathy and extrasensory perception.