telepathist

• Nom désignant une personne qui prétend ou est considérée comme capable de transmettre des pensées directement d'un esprit à un autre, sans recourir aux canaux sensoriels habituels.

A noun referring to a person who claims or is believed to have the ability to communicate thoughts directly from one mind to another without using the usual sensory channels.

1. Person with telepathic abilityC1formal

   An individual who claims or is believed to have the ability to communicate thoughts directly from one mind to another without using the normal sensory channels.

   télépathe

   • The telepathist claimed she could read the thoughts of anyone in the room.
   • In the science fiction novel, the telepathist helped the crew communicate with an alien species.
   • The telepathist demonstrated her ability by guessing the card the volunteer was thinking of.

   Synonymesmind readerthought-reader

2. Mentalist performerC1formal

   A performer, often a magician, who creates the illusion of reading minds, typically through clever signals, psychological techniques, or an accomplice.

   Mentaliste

   • The stage telepathist amazed the audience by revealing the secret numbers written on a hidden board.
   • He worked as a telepathist in a magic show, using subtle cues from his assistant.
   • The telepathist's act involved guessing personal details about volunteers from the audience.

   Synonymesmind readerthought-reader