Para-psychological refers to phenomena that are beyond the scope of natural laws or scientific explanation. Antonyms for the term para-psychological include logical, reasonable, scientific, rational, and empirical. These words describe concepts that are based on observation, measurement, and experimentation, and that can be explained by natural laws and principles. Scientific inquiry relies on empirical evidence and logical deduction to arrive at theories and explanations, whereas para-psychological phenomena are often purported to involve telepathy, precognition, or other psychic abilities that defy scientific inquiry. Antonyms of para-psychological, such as rational and empirical, emphasize the importance of evidence-based inquiry and logical reasoning to understand the world around us.