Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pyrokinesis

noun
/ˌpaɪroʊkɪˈniːsɪs/
Definition
The ability to control or generate fire using the mind.
Examples
  • Many characters in science fiction stories exhibit pyrokinesis as a powerful ability.
  • She claimed to have developed her pyrokinesis through intense meditation and focus.
Meaning
Pyrokinesis refers to a psychic ability to manipulate flames or heat without any physical interaction.
Synonyms
  • fire manipulation
  • pyromancy