Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

telekinesis

Noun
/ˌtɛl.ə.kɪˈniː.sɪs/
Definition
The ability to move objects with the mind without any physical interaction.
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.
Meaning
Telekinesis refers to the supposed ability of a person to influence physical objects or move them using only their mental power.
Synonyms
  • Psychokinesis
  • Mentalism
  • Mind over matter