Psychically

/saɪˈkɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to the mind or mental processes; sometimes used to describe supposed supernatural mental abilities.

Etymology

From Greek 'psyche' (mind, soul, spirit) + '-ic' + '-ally.' The prefix 'psyche' comes from the Greek myth of Psyche and the concept of the soul. Modern psychology adopted the root, and 'psychically' can mean mentally or (in pseudoscience) referring to extrasensory perception.

Kelly Says

The Greek 'psyche' literally meant butterfly—they thought butterflies represented released souls! So when someone claims to be 'psychically aware,' they're literally claiming their soul is aware. Most scientists dismiss psychic claims, but the word's poetic origin—the butterfly-soul—is genuinely beautiful.

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