non-psychic
|non/psy/chic|
B2
/nɒnˈsaɪkɪk/
lacking psychic abilities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-psychic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'psychic' which comes from Greek 'psychikos', meaning 'of the soul, mental'.
Historical Evolution
'psychikos' transformed into the English word 'psychic', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-psychic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'psychic' meant 'of the soul', but over time it evolved to mean 'having supernatural mental abilities'. 'Non-psychic' simply negates this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having or exhibiting psychic abilities or powers.
Despite her interest in the supernatural, she was non-psychic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 17:07