Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
telekinesis
Noun
/ˌtɛl.ə.kɪˈniː.sɪs/
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Definition
The ability to move objects with the mind without any physical interaction.
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Examples
- The movie featured a character with telekinesis who could lift heavy objects effortlessly.
- Many stories in the science fiction genre include telekinesis as a special ability of superheroes.
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Meaning
Telekinesis refers to the supposed ability of a person to influence physical objects or move them using only their mental power.
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Synonyms
- Psychokinesis
- Mentalism
- Mind over matter