ectoplasm

Meanings

• noun

  A substance believed to be secreted by the medium during séances, supposedly allowing contact with the spirit world.

  - "During the séance, the medium produced ectoplasm from her body."
  - "The scientist was skeptical of the authenticity of the ectoplasm produced during the séance."

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Synonyms

teleplasm

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Variants

List of all variants of ectoplasm that leads to same result
ectoplasm , ectoplasmic , ectoplasms

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'ektos' (outside) and 'plasma' (formed matter).

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Trivia

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1. The belief in ectoplasm and its connection to spiritualism gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. Some mediums claimed to produce ectoplasm from various parts of their bodies, including their ears, noses, and armpits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Spiritualism: A religious movement based on the belief that the dead can communicate with the living, often through séances and mediums.

2. Occultism: The study of hidden knowledge, including practices and beliefs not generally considered part of mainstream religion or science.

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Culture

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In spiritualism and occultism, ectoplasm is believed to be a physical manifestation of the spiritual world. It has been depicted in various forms in art and literature, often as a gelatinous substance or a materialized spirit.

How to Memorize "ectoplasm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medium producing a gelatinous substance during a séance.
   - Visualize the substance taking the shape of spirits or otherworldly beings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ectoplasm' with the concept of spiritual manifestations.
   - Connect it to the idea of a medium's ability to contact the spirit world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a medium producing ectoplasm during a séance.
   - Remember the word 'ectoplasm' by associating it with the idea of spiritual contact.

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