What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
esp
Example
Some people believe in ESP and claim to have experienced it themselves. [ESP: noun]
Example
She has an uncanny ability to predict events before they happen, almost like ESP. [ESP: simile]
clairvoyance
Example
The psychic claimed to have clairvoyance and could see things that others couldn't. [clairvoyance: noun]
Example
She had a clairvoyant dream that warned her of danger ahead. [clairvoyant: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
ESP is more commonly used than clairvoyance in everyday language and is a more popular term in modern usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between esp and clairvoyance?
ESP is often associated with scientific research and experimentation, making it a more formal term. On the other hand, clairvoyance is often associated with mysticism and spirituality, making it a less formal term.
