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telekinesis
[ tel-i-ki-nee-sis, -kahy- ]
/ ˌtɛl ɪ kɪˈni sɪs, -kaɪ- /
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OTHER WORDS FROM telekinesis
tel·e·ki·net·ic [tel-i-ki-net-ik, -kahy-], /ˌtɛl ɪ kɪˈnɛt ɪk, -kaɪ-/, adjectiveWords nearby telekinesis
telegraphone, telegraph plant, telegraphy, Telegu, telehealth, telekinesis, Telemachus, telemanipulator, Telemann, telemark, telemarketer
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telekinesis
/ (ˌtɛlɪkɪˈniːsɪs, -kaɪ-) /
noun
the movement of a body caused by thought or willpower without the application of a physical force
the ability to cause such movement
Derived forms of telekinesis
telekinetic (ˌtɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪk, -kaɪ-), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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