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extrachance

adjective
ex·tra·chance

Definition of extrachance 

: greater than could be anticipated on a basis of chance : showing a level of frequency or uniformity beyond what can reasonably be attributed to coincidence wherever parapsychology can yield extrachance results —G. R. Price

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History and Etymology for extrachance

extra- + chance (noun)

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