noun
psi
Alleged psychic abilities or phenomena.
Researchers test claims of psi under conditions designed to prevent cheating.
Etymology
Psi is the name of a Greek letter, adopted as a label for alleged psychic phenomena. The initial sound also connects it with the psychic word family.
More examples
- She remains skeptical of psi despite her friend's vivid stories.
- The study treats telepathy as one possible form of psi.
- Belief in psi does not establish that psychic abilities exist.
Similar words
- ESP
- Specifically concerns alleged perception without using the recognized senses.
- paranormal phenomena
- Includes alleged supernatural events beyond abilities of the mind.