psy|chic

psy|chic
psy|chic «SY kihk», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. of the soul or mind; mental: »

illness due to psychic causes. Let us now consider the major categories under which psychic…disorders are conveniently classified (Sunday Times).

2. outside the known laws of physics; supernatural. A psychic force or influence is believed by spiritualists to explain second sight, telepathy, table moving and tappings. SYNONYM(S): telepathic.
3. especially susceptible to psychic influences.
–n.
1. a person supposed to be specially sensitive or responsive to psychic force or spiritual influences; medium.
2. things that are psychic; the realm of parapsychology.
3. = psychic bid. (Cf.psychic bid)
[< Greek psós < ps soul, mind]
psy´chi|cal|ly, adverb.

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