Telepathic

usgb/ˌtelɪˈpæθɪk/
adjective

Able to know or understand things without being told or using the senses.

Some people believe twins have telepathic abilities to know what the other is thinking.
Visual representation of "telepathic" - Able to know or understand things without being told or using the senses

Often appears as...

  • telepathic abilities
  • telepathic communication
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Science Fiction

Often used in science fiction to describe characters who communicate mentally.

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The telepathic aliens could negotiate peace without speaking.
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Figurative Usage

Sometimes used figuratively to describe a deep, intuitive understanding between people.

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The best friends shared a telepathic bond, always finishing each other's sentences.
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No Physical Senses

Highlights knowledge gained without using traditional senses like sight or hearing.

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She had a telepathic hunch that her brother would call her that very moment.
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