perception of events or objects not actually present or near
telesthesia, telaesthesia 1. The supposed perception of phenomena or events considered beyond the range of the normal senses. 2. Response to or perception of distant stimuli by extrasensory means.telesthesia, telaesthesia, telesthetic, telaesthetic 1. Perception at a distance; direct sensation or perception of objects or conditions independently of the recognized channels of the senses. 2. Extrasensory perception of distant objects, events, etc.