non-telepathic
|non/te/le/path/ic|
/nɒnˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/
(telepathic)
mind communication
Etymology
'non-telepathic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'telepathic', which comes from Greek 'tele' meaning 'distant' and 'pathos' meaning 'feeling'.
'Telepathic' evolved from the Greek words 'tele' and 'pathos', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-telepathic'.
Initially, 'telepathic' meant 'distant feeling', and 'non-telepathic' simply negates this ability.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of telepathy; unable to communicate thoughts or feelings directly from one mind to another without using the traditional five senses.
Despite their close bond, they were non-telepathic and had to rely on verbal communication.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 01:52