telekinesis

[ tel-i-ki-nee-sis, -kahy- ]

noun

1. psychokinesis.

telekinesis

/ -kaɪ-; ˌtɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪk; -kaɪ-; ˌtɛlɪkɪˈniːsɪs /

noun

1. the movement of a body caused by thought or willpower without the application of a physical force
2. the ability to cause such movement

Derived Forms

• telekinetic, adjective

Other Words From

• tel·e·ki·net·ic [tel-i-ki-, net, -ik, -kahy-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of telekinesis¹

First recorded in 1885–90; tele- ¹ + -kinesis

Example Sentences

Both of them get similar powers, like super strength, heightened hearing, telekinesis, and the ability to run at Flash-like speeds.

From Quartz

It also means a smörgåsbord of dramatic magical effects, including telekinesis, fire, and thrown stone amid the vaguely medieval setting.

From Ars Technica

Skip Father John Misty, and See ... Without a doubt Telekinesis, the Seattle-based indie-rock band with a drummer on lead vocals.

From The Daily Beast

If the nails didn't convince the non-believer, perhaps the chilling voices and telekinesis will do the trick.

From The Daily Beast

Beyond those simple things lay telepathy, telekinesis, empathy….

From Project Gutenberg

He wrote me a couple times, and it seems that ever since that time he's been absolutely unable to do any telekinesis.

From Project Gutenberg

Dark had been prepared to open this by telekinesis but, to his surprise, it was already open.

From Project Gutenberg

Stigma powers seem to go beyond telepathy, clairvoyance and telekinesis—they extend in some hard to define way into the aesthetic.

From Project Gutenberg

For the effects of the force—the manifestations to the senses, the name telekinesis is accepted by the Society.

From Project Gutenberg