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noun
    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

a power of perception thought of as a sense in addition to the commonly accepted five senses; intuitive power
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sixth sense

noun

A power of perception seemingly independent of the five senses; keen intuition.
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Noun

(plural sixth senses)

  1. Extrasensory perception; the ability to sense things by means other than the known bodily senses.
Origin

Refers to a sense different from the standard bodily senses, of which traditionally there are five: touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing.

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