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Meaning of "parapsychology" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PARAPSYCHOLOGY

parapsychology  [ˌpærəsaɪˈkɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PARAPSYCHOLOGY

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Parapsychology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PARAPSYCHOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

parapsychology

Parapsychology

Parapsychology is a field of study concerned with the investigation of paranormal and psychic phenomena. Parapsychologists study telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance, psychokinesis, near-death experiences, reincarnation, apparitional experiences, and other supernatural and paranormal claims. Modern parapsychology is largely conducted by private institutions in several different countries and funded through private donations. Parapsychological research rarely appears in mainstream science journals; most is published in a small number of niche journals. Most scientists regard parapsychology as pseudoscience. Parapsychology has been criticised for continuing investigation despite not having demonstrated conclusive evidence of psychic abilities in more than a century of research.

Definition of parapsychology in the English dictionary

The definition of parapsychology in the dictionary is the study of mental phenomena, such as telepathy, which are beyond the scope of normal physical explanation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PARAPSYCHOLOGY


biopsychology
ˌbaɪəʊsaɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
conchology
kɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ
ecology
ɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
ecotoxicology
ˌiːkəʊˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
ethnomusicology
ˌɛθnəʊmjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
gynaecology
ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
immunopharmacology
ˌɪmjʊnəʊsəˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ
lexicology
ˌlɛksɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
musicology
ˌmjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
mycology
maɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
neuropsychology
ˌnjʊərəʊsaɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
oncology
ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ
palaeoecology
ˌpælɪəʊɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
paleoecology
ˌpælɪəʊɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
pharmacology
ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ
phycology
faɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
psychology
saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
psychopharmacology
ˌsaɪkəʊˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ
toxicology
ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
trichology
trɪˈkɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PARAPSYCHOLOGY

paraphrastical
paraphrenia
paraphysate
paraphyses
paraphysis
paraplanner
paraplegia
paraplegic
parapodia
parapodial
parapodium
parapophysial
parapophysis
parapraxis
paraprofessional
parapsychic
parapsychical
parapsychological
parapsychologist

WORDS THAT END LIKE PARAPSYCHOLOGY

anthology
anthropology
archaeology
astrology
biology
biotechnology
genealogy
geology
information technology
methodology
microbiology
mythology
neurology
pathology
phonology
physiology
radiology
sociology
technology
terminology
theology

Synonyms and antonyms of parapsychology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «parapsychology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PARAPSYCHOLOGY

Find out the translation of parapsychology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of parapsychology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «parapsychology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

超心理学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

parapsicología
570 millions of speakers

English

parapsychology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परामनोविज्ञान
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

تخاطر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

парапсихология
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

parapsicologia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্যারাসাইকোলজি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

parapsychologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Parapsychology
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Parapsychologie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

超心理学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

초 심리학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Parapsychology
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

parapsychology
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குறி சொல்லுதலைப் பற்றி ஆயும் உள நூற் பிரிவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॅरासायक्लोजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

parapsikoloji
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parapsicologia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

parapsychologia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

парапсихологія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

parapsihologie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παραψυχολογία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

parapsigologie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

parapsychologyen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

parapsykologi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of parapsychology

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PARAPSYCHOLOGY»

The term «parapsychology» is regularly used and occupies the 107.251 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PARAPSYCHOLOGY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about parapsychology

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PARAPSYCHOLOGY»

Discover the use of parapsychology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to parapsychology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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An Introduction to Parapsychology, 5th ed.
This is a thoroughly updated and revised edition of our highly acclaimed university textbook on the science of parapsychology.
Harvey J. Irwin, Caroline A. Watt, 2007
2
Parapsychology: A Concise History
Psychologist John Beloff explores the history of parapsychology and the continuing challenge from 20th-century parapsychologists and metaphysical philosophers to the established scientific world-view. .
John Beloff, 1997
3
Parapsychology, Philosophy, and Spirituality: A Postmodern ...
Examines why parapsychology has been held in disdain by scientists, philosophers, and theologians, explores the evidence for ESP, psychokinesis, and life after death, and suggests that these phenomena provide support for a meaningful ...
David Ray Griffin, 1997
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Parapsychology, Frontier Science of the Mind: A Survey of ...
A Study Of The Field, The Methods And The Facts Of ESP And PK Research.
Joseph Banks Rhine, Joseph Gaither Pratt, 1957
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A Skeptic's handbook of parapsychology
A comprehensive collection of the world's leading skeptics, combining a detailed history of parapsychology and psychic research with a review of the current status of the field.
Paul Kurtz, 1985
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Parapsychology: Research on Exceptional Experiences
Conclusion It is clear that methodology in parapsychology is a crucial issue. As in any field of science, if the methodology of an experiment or of a meta-analysis cannot be trusted, neither can its results. Recommended reading Introductory ...
Jane Henry, 2005
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Parapsychology: The Science of Unusual Experience
This intriguing new book presents an exploration of the unconventional side of psychology: parapsychology.
Ron Roberts, David Groome, 2001
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Basic Research in Parapsychology, 2d ed.
This expanded and revised text includes thirteen experimental reports (five new to this edition) and seven review articles involving meta-analysis and the assessment of evidence in specific areas of psi research.
K. Ramakrishna Rao, 2001
9
Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
Volume one of a two volume set.
Lewis Spence, 2003
10
Parapsychology in the Twenty-First Century: Essays on the ...
"This collection of essays focuses on the future of psychical research.
Michael A. Thalbourne, Lance Storm, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PARAPSYCHOLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term parapsychology is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kent-area community calendar | July 22
Boeing Employees Parapsychology Club (BEPC) invites the public. Expo features a variety of vendors, healers and readers. Free admission ... «Kent Reporter, Jul 15»
2
Ground-breaking new mobile app answers the question of “Am I …
Dominic Parker is not only the apps primary creator but also a published author with multiple credits in the field of parapsychology. He recently ... «MyTechBits, Jul 15»
3
Dan Aykroyd: "Ghostbusters" will be "a massive hit movie"
Aykroyd starred in the original "Ghostbusters" movie about unemployed parapsychology professors who set up shop as a unique ghost removal ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
4
BWW Reviews: GHOST STORIES Thrills And Chills Sydney Audiences
The premise of the work is that Professor Goodman (Lynden Jones), a specialist in Parapsychology is providing a lecture on ghosts and ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
5
Ghost Stories at the Opera House fails to live up to warning of …
Philip Goodman (Lynden Jones), a professor of parapsychology, is delivering a lecture. As he describes three supernatural cases, they are ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
FOULDS: Preparing for the imminent ice age
According to Dr. Jeffrey Goodman — who a generation ago lectured on archeology, geology and, ahem, parapsychology — between 1993 and ... «Kamloops This Week, Jul 15»
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Photo Flash: Jones, McCarthy, Wiig and McKinnon Suit Up for …
The GHOSTBUSTERS film, originally about unemployed parapsychology professors who become a ghost removal agency, has had three ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
8
Unwelcome visitors from the other side
Eric and Amy, under severe duress, call in Dr Claire Powell (Jane Adams), who is the head of the parapsychology department at the university. «Times of Malta, Jul 15»
9
Kent-area community calendar | July 8
Boeing Employees Parapsychology Club (BEPC) invites the public. Expo features a variety of vendors, healers and readers. Free admission ... «Kent Reporter, Jul 15»
10
The SHIVA Syndrome: A 5-star Cinematic Sci-Fi Novel
... the author (a clinical psychologist) skillfully and ingeniously interweaves altered states of consciousness and parapsychology with genetics, ... «Virtual-Strategy Magazine, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Parapsychology [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/parapsychology>. Apr 2024 ».
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