telekinesis
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tel·e·ki·ne·sis
(tĕl′ĭ-kə-nē′sĭs, -kī-)n.
The supposed inducement of movement of an object by mental or spiritual power.
tel′e·ki·net′ic (-nĕt′ĭk) adj.
tel′e·ki·net′i·cal·ly adv.
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telekinesis
(ˌtɛlɪkɪˈniːsɪs; -kaɪ-)n
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
telekinetic adj
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tel•e•ki•ne•sis
(ˌtɛl ɪ kɪˈni sɪs, -kaɪ-)n.
the purported ability to move or deform inanimate objects by mental power. Also called psychokinesis.
[1885–90]
tel`e•ki•net′ic (-ˈnɛt ɪk) adj.
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telekinesis
the production of motion in a body, apparently without the use of material force, a power long claimed by mediums and magicians. Also called teleportation. — telekinetic, adj.
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Noun | 1. | telekinesis - the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force parapsychology, psychic phenomena, psychic phenomenon - phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes |
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telekinesis
n → Telekinese f
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