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.”
How to use telepath
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person (usually fictional) with mind-reading powers, or the act of communicating that way.
Word forms
telepathed past tense, telepaths plural, telepaths singular
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In the film, the _____ could hear every thought in the crowded room.
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.
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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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