Sixth Sense

Pronunciation: /sɪksθ sɛns/

Definitions of sixth sense

noun a power of perception beyond the five senses, often regarded as a form of extrasensory perception (ESP)

Example Sentences

A1 Some people believe in a sixth sense that helps them predict the future.

A2 She had a strange feeling that something bad was going to happen, almost like a sixth sense.

B1 Intuition is often referred to as a sixth sense that guides us in making decisions.

B2 Many successful entrepreneurs credit their sixth sense for business opportunities as a key factor in their success.

C1 The detective's sixth sense for solving crimes was unmatched in the department.

C2 Some people claim to have a heightened sixth sense that allows them to communicate with spirits.

Examples of sixth sense in a Sentence

formal Many people believe in the existence of a sixth sense, which allows them to perceive things beyond the five traditional senses.

informal I have a sixth sense about when it's going to rain - my joints start aching!

slang She's got a killer sixth sense when it comes to knowing who to trust.

figurative His sixth sense for business opportunities has made him a successful entrepreneur.

Grammatical Forms of sixth sense

• plural: sixth senses
• comparative: more sixth sense
• superlative: most sixth sense
• present tense: has a sixth sense
• future tense: will have a sixth sense
• perfect tense: has had a sixth sense
• continuous tense: is having a sixth sense
• singular: sixth sense
• positive degree: very strong sixth sense
• infinitive: to have a sixth sense
• gerund: having a sixth sense
• participle: having a strong sixth sense

Origin and Evolution of sixth sense

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'sixth sense' originated from the concept of extra sensory perception (ESP) or the ability to perceive information beyond the five physical senses.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe a supposed ability to perceive things beyond the five senses, the term 'sixth sense' has evolved to also refer to intuition or instinctual perception in a figurative sense.