a power of perception thought of as a sense in addition to the commonly accepted five senses; intuitive power
sixth sense
sixth sense 
Astrid has a sixth sense that allows her to communicate with ghosts.
The definition of a sixth sense is an extra sense, often thought of as perception or intuition.
An example of a sixth sense is the ability to communicate with those who have passed on.
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sixth sense
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A power of perception seemingly independent of the five senses; keen intuition.
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Noun
(plural sixth senses)
- Extrasensory perception; the ability to sense things by means other than the known bodily senses.
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