psychic
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adjective \ˈsī-kik\Definition of PSYCHIC
1
: of or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
2
: lying outside the sphere of physical science or knowledge : immaterial, moral, or spiritual in origin or force
3
: sensitive to nonphysical or supernatural forces and influences : marked by extraordinary or mysterious sensitivity, perception, or understanding
— psy·chi·cal·ly \-ki-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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psy·chic also psy·chi·cal \-ki-kəl\
Examples of PSYCHIC
- She claims to be psychic.
Origin of PSYCHIC
Greek psychikos of the soul, from psychē soul
First Known Use: 1642
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2psychic
nounDefinition of PSYCHIC
1
a : a person apparently sensitive to nonphysical forces b : medium 2d
2
: psychic phenomena
Examples of PSYCHIC
- She claims to be a psychic.
- <a TV psychic who managed to convince at least some people that their deceased loved ones were using him to relay messages>
First Known Use of PSYCHIC
1871
Related to PSYCHIC
- Synonyms
- channel, medium, channeler, spiritist, spiritualist
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