"thought-form" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thought-forms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} thought-form (plural thought-forms)
  1. Any of a set of presuppositions or fundamental ideas which define the thinking of people of a given region, time period etc.
    Sense id: en-thought-form-en-noun-EX-5EuQ1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49
  2. (spiritualism) A manifestation of the thoughts, ideas or emotions of someone. It is believed to be able to be sensed by people and take physical form within the spirit world. Categories (topical): Spiritualism Translations (manifestation of thoughts): σκεπτομορφή (skeptomorfí) [feminine] (Greek), forma-pensamento [feminine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-thought-form-en-noun-o6IWJdCs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Topics: lifestyle, religion, spiritualism Disambiguation of 'manifestation of thoughts': 23 77

Inflected forms

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