noun
telepath
Telepath (noun) means someone believed to be able to read (and sometimes project) other people's thoughts directly, without speech. Example: “In the film, the telepath could hear every thought in the crowded room.”
noun
1
Someone believed to be able to read (and sometimes project) other people's thoughts directly, without speech.
"In the film, the telepath could hear every thought in the crowded room."
"The character is written as a telepath who can also plant ideas in other minds."
verb
1
To communicate mind-to-mind, without speaking.
"The twins in the story claimed they could telepath simple feelings to each other."
How to use telepath
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person (usually fictional) with mind-reading powers, or the act of communicating that way.
Common pairings
a powerful telepath
telepath to someone
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Word forms
- Plural
- telepaths
- Third person singular
- telepaths
- Past tense
- telepathed
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Etymology
A back-formation from telepathy — the noun came first, and "telepath" was invented later as a shorter word for the person who has the ability.
Synonyms
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teep
Frequently asked questions
What does “telepath” mean?
The word “telepath” means someone believed to be able to read (and sometimes project) other people's thoughts directly, without speech. In plain terms, a person (usually fictional) with mind-reading powers, or the act of communicating that way.
How do you use “telepath” in a sentence?
Here is “telepath” used in a sentence: “In the film, the telepath could hear every thought in the crowded room.”
What is another word for “telepath”?
Words with a similar meaning to “telepath” include teep.
What part of speech is “telepath”?
Depending on how it is used, “telepath” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “telepath” have?
“Telepath” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone believed to be able to read (and sometimes project) other people's thoughts directly, without speech.
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