Definition

In a way that involves communicating thoughts or feelings directly from one person to another without using words or any physical signals.

Example

They seemed to understand each other telepathically, without needing to speak.

Conversation

Have you ever wondered if people can communicate telepathically?

That sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie!

I know, right? But what if we could actually do it?

Imagine how much easier it would be to share ideas telepathically!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Telepathically → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far off or at a distance) and "pathos" (meaning feeling or suffering) combined with the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner). The word describes the ability to communicate feelings or thoughts over a distance without using the traditional senses.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tele-' meaning 'far off' and 'pathos' meaning 'feeling' — this helps you remember that 'telepathically' refers to communicating feelings over a distance.

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