Parapsychologist
noun
A parapsychologist is a person who studies phenomena that fall outside of traditional scientific understanding, such as psychic abilities.
The parapsychologist conducted experiments to test for telepathy.
Often appears as...
- conducted experiments
- studied phenomena
Usage tips
Formal
psychic research, paranormal studies, extrasensory perception
noun
A parapsychologist is a person who studies phenomena that fall outside of traditional scientific understanding, such as psychic abilities.
The parapsychologist conducted experiments to test for telepathy.
Often appears as...
- conducted experiments
- studied phenomena
Usage tips
Formal
psychic research, paranormal studies, extrasensory perception
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Consider the context of the discussion or research; parapsychology is often linked to spirituality or metaphysical inquiry.
Many people may view this field skeptically.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Understand that the term may evoke strong beliefs or dismissals in different cultural settings.
Engaging in these discussions requires sensitivity.
Pro Tip 3/3Application
Use the term 'parapsychologist' when discussing studies that challenge conventional science.
The use of this term can bring mixed reactions.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Consider the context of the discussion or research; parapsychology is often linked to spirituality or metaphysical inquiry.
Many people may view this field skeptically.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Understand that the term may evoke strong beliefs or dismissals in different cultural settings.
Engaging in these discussions requires sensitivity.
Pro Tip 3/3Application
Use the term 'parapsychologist' when discussing studies that challenge conventional science.
The use of this term can bring mixed reactions.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Consider the context of the discussion or research; parapsychology is often linked to spirituality or metaphysical inquiry.
Many people may view this field skeptically.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Understand that the term may evoke strong beliefs or dismissals in different cultural settings.
Engaging in these discussions requires sensitivity.
Pro Tip 3/3Application
Use the term 'parapsychologist' when discussing studies that challenge conventional science.
The use of this term can bring mixed reactions.
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