thoughtcasting

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Etymology 1

From thought +‎ casting or thoughtcast +‎ -ing.

Alternative forms

• thought casting, thought-casting

Noun

thoughtcasting (uncountable)

1. (science fiction, fantasy) Sending thoughts by telepathy.

   Synonyms: mindreading, farfeeling

   • 2012, Michael Mathiesen, Realia:

     He has mastered the technique of thought-casting a long time ago and is happy to show off his skills.

   • 2013, Jeremiah L. Schwennen, Spiralchain: Mindshaper, page 124:

     Vol transmissions had a much greater range than Kem thoughtcasting, but unlike the subtle magic of her people, the messages sent by the Boltsenders were received by anyone with Vol training.

   • 2024, Kevin N Shortland, Kevin Wilks and the Power Stone:

     "None of that unfortunately," replied Merlin, "it's a piece of the power stone that enhances your powers, it also lets you thought cast, so you need not speak but your thoughts can be heard by the one you are conversing with, provided they know how to thought cast themselves, although it is pretty good for listening in on what others think, but beware, thought casting also can reveal your location to any dark art wizard who also possess the magic. […] "

   • 2024, Superman: The Definitive History, page 311:

     Whenever they were summoned for an adventure, Saturn Girl gave them all the power of mind reading and thoughtcasting so that they could communicate with each other.

Etymology 2

From thoughtcast +‎ -ing.

Verb

thoughtcasting

1. present participle of thoughtcast