telaesthesia: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “telaesthesia” mean?
The perception of distant objects or events without the use of the normal senses.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The perception of distant objects or events without the use of the normal senses.
In parapsychology, it refers to a form of extrasensory perception where knowledge is gained about remote or hidden objects or events without sensory contact, often studied in psychic research.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in spelling or usage; both variants use the same form.
Connotations
Associated with parapsychology, psychic phenomena, and pseudoscience.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both British and American English, primarily found in academic or niche discussions.
Grammar
How to Use “telaesthesia” in a Sentence
noun + of + noun (e.g., telaesthesia of distant events)verb + telaesthesia (e.g., to demonstrate telaesthesia)Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “telaesthesia” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- Researchers study telaesthesia in paranormal investigations.
American English
- Scientists test for telaesthesia using double-blind procedures.
adverb
British English
- He perceived the event telaesthetically.
American English
- She sensed the location telaesthetically.
adjective
British English
- The telaesthetic abilities of the subject were remarkable.
American English
- There is little evidence for telaesthetic phenomena.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable; rarely if ever used in business contexts.
Academic
Used in parapsychology, psychology, and fringe science research papers.
Everyday
Almost never used in everyday conversation; considered obscure.
Technical
Common in discussions of psychic phenomena, extrasensory perception, and paranormal studies.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “telaesthesia”
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “telaesthesia”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “telaesthesia”
- Misspelling as 'teleesthesia' or 'telaestesia'
- Mispronunciation with stress on the first syllable instead of the third.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Telaesthesia is the supposed ability to perceive distant objects or events without using the normal senses, often studied in parapsychology.
There is no scientific consensus on the reality of telaesthesia; it is considered a pseudoscience by many mainstream scientists.
Telaesthesia involves perception of objects or events at a distance, while telepathy involves communication of thoughts between minds.
Some practitioners claim that telaesthesia can be developed through training, but there is no empirical evidence to support this, and it remains controversial.
The perception of distant objects or events without the use of the normal senses.
Telaesthesia is usually technical/formal in register.
Telaesthesia: in British English it is pronounced /ˌtɛlɪsˈθiːziə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌtɛlɪsˈθiːʒə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'tele-' meaning distant and 'aesthesia' meaning sensation, so telaesthesia is distant sensation.
Conceptual Metaphor
The mind as a receiver for distant signals, akin to a radio tuning into far-off stations.
Practice
Quiz
What does telaesthesia primarily refer to?