esp

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abbreviation

Synonyms of espnext
especially

ESP

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noun

ˌē-ˌes-ˈpē How to pronounce ESP (audio)
: extrasensory perception

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Noun

extrasensory perception

First Known Use

Noun

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of esp was in 1934

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“Esp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/esp. Accessed 4 Feb. 2023.

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