extrasensory

[ ek-struh-sen-suh-ree ]

adjective

1. outside one's normal sense perception.

extrasensory

/ ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnsərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to extrasensory perception

Word History and Origins

Origin of extrasensory¹

First recorded in 1930–35; extra- + sensory

Example Sentences

She initially didn’t mention a murder, then claimed Jeschke was killed by a man who police later determined was in Topeka at the time, and then later said she knew about the murder because of “extrasensory perception,” according to her attorneys.

From Seattle Times

Swan describes herself as having been born with extrasensory abilities, and states that her mission is to “transform human suffering to an empowered and authentic life.”

From Slate

Her skill set — logo three-pointers, penetrating drives to the basket, and extrasensory passes — brought to mind a cross between Pete Maravich and Steph Curry.

From Seattle Times

Although I do credit kids with nearly extrasensory powers in reading their parents, daily life consists of so many moments of goodness and badness and activity and distraction and forgettable stretches of getting by.

From Washington Post

We can hope that "Presidential Extrasensory Powers" are not included.

From Salon