telegnosis
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telegnosis
(ˌtɛləˈnəʊsɪs; ˌtɛləɡ-)n
(Alternative Belief Systems) knowledge about distant events alleged to have been obtained without the use of any normal sensory mechanism. Compare clairvoyance
[C20: from tele- + -gnosis, from Greek gnōsis knowledge]
telegnostic adj
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telegnosis
clairvoyance or other occult or supernatural knowledge.
See also: Divination, Future, Knowledge, Spirits and Spiritualism-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | telegnosis - apparent knowledge of distant events without using sensory perceptions anomalous communication, psychic communication, psychical communication - communication by paranormal means |
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