parapsychology

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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-derived
parabeside, alongside
+
psychologystem
=parapsychology

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.

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