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parapsychology

noun
/ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/CA

Etymology

From para- (“above, beyond; abnormal”) + psychology.

  1. derived from ψυχή — “soul”
  2. derived from psychologia
  3. borrowed from psychologie
  4. prefixed as parapsychology — “para + psychology”

Definitions

  1. The study of alleged paranormal phenomena

    The study of alleged paranormal phenomena; psychic or occult phenomena, such as telepathy and ghosts.

The neighborhood

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