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Esp

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Definition

ESP is an abbreviation for Extra-Sensory Perception. It refers to the ability to perceive information through means other than the known senses.

Synonyms & similar words

clairvoyance esp extrasensoryperception secondsight clairvoyance telepathy intuition perception sensitivity insight foreknowledge premonition prescience foresight prophecy divination augury soothsaying prognostication prediction forecasting

Synonyms by register

Formal

especially particularly notably distinctly

Informal

really very super awfully

Literary

exceedingly eminently singularly

Antonyms

certainly definitely surely positively undoubtedly assuredly

Common collocations

  • esp. important
  • esp. useful
  • esp. for
  • esp. when
  • esp. since
  • esp. because

Word family

adverb especially

Usage note

Esp. is an abbreviation of 'especially' and should be used only in informal contexts like notes or casual writing. It is generally not appropriate for formal essays or professional communication.

Example sentences

  1. She claimed to have ESP and be able to read minds.
  2. Some people believe in ESP, while others are skeptical.
  3. There is no scientific evidence to support the existence of ESP.
  4. ESP is often featured in science fiction and fantasy stories.
  5. Many people are fascinated by the idea of ESP and other supernatural abilities.

Quotes

  • I don't believe in ESP, but I do believe in intuition.
  • ESP is not a proven phenomenon, but it remains a popular subject in the media and popular culture.
  • The idea of ESP has captured the imagination of people for centuries.

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