adjective / noun
psychic
SIGH-kik/ˈsaɪkɪk/
Having or claiming powers of perception beyond the ordinary senses.
The performer claims psychic powers while attempting to identify the concealed card.
Etymology
The pieces mean “relating to the soul or mind,” a broader idea than supernatural ability. The selected sense specializes this connection to supposed extraordinary mental phenomena, such as mind-reading and second sight.
In context
a ghost Talia begins talking to him and wants him to help her because he can see her she is sure he is a ghost Seer with psychic powers
More examples
- The psychic offers readings at a small shop downtown.
- Researchers test his psychic abilities under controlled conditions.
- Several psychics give conflicting predictions about the coming year.
Forms
psychic · psychics
Similar words
- clairvoyant
- Specifically suggests perceiving distant or future events without ordinary senses.
- telepathic
- Specifically concerns perceiving another person's thoughts without ordinary communication.