"thought transference" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} thought transference (uncountable)
  1. (pseudoscience) The supposed ability to transmit thoughts, images, or mental states directly from one mind to another without any known sensory channel. Tags: uncountable
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