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ESP
(ē′ĕs-pē′)n.
The supposed ability to perceive events and information by means other than the physical senses.
[e(xtra)s(ensory) p(erception).]
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esp
abbreviation for
especially
ESP
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1. (Psychology) extrasensory perception
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ESP
extrasensory perception: perception or communication outside of normal sensory capability, as in telepathy and clairvoyance.
esp.
especially.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() parapsychology, psychic phenomena, psychic phenomenon - phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes foreknowledge, precognition - knowledge of an event before it occurs |
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