CultureAugust 15, 2026

telepathic

tel-uh-PATH-ik

Definition

Relating to the supposed communication of thoughts or sensations from one person to another without using speech or the five senses.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'tele' meaning 'at a distance' and 'patheia' meaning 'feeling' or 'suffering,' it was coined in the late 19th century to describe perceived extrasensory communication.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe how the movie visually represents characters experiencing the recorded thoughts and memories of others. This is central to the film's premise of a machine that allows users to share sensory experiences.

Christopher Walken's Forgotten Sci-Fi Movie From The '80s Deserves Another Look

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