noun
telekinesis
teh-luh-kih-NEE-sihs
Telekinesis (noun) means the supposed ability to move objects using only the power of the mind. Example: “In the film, the hero uses telekinesis to lift a car.”
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The supposed ability to move objects using only the power of the mind.
"And if voice-activated control isn't enough, we could someday use telekinesis to control lights with our thoughts."
— Richard Cadena, Automated Lighting (2006)
"In the film, the hero uses telekinesis to lift a car."
"She regards telekinesis as impossible and claims for it as generally fraudulent. For two years she worked in a university laboratory testing telekinesis,"
— Fred M. Frohock, Lives of the Psychics: The Shared Worlds of Science and Mysticism (2000)
How to use telekinesis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving things with your mind alone — a common power in science fiction and fantasy.
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telekinesis powers
use telekinesis
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Word forms
- Plural
- telekineses
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Etymology
Formed from "tele-" ("distant") plus "-kinesis" ("movement").
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Rhymes for telekinesis
thesis
nemesis
genesis
exegesis
diaeresis
anamnesis
apheresis
synthesis
antithesis
epenthesis
hypothesis
prosthesis
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Frequently asked questions
What does “telekinesis” mean?
The word “telekinesis” means the supposed ability to move objects using only the power of the mind. In plain terms, moving things with your mind alone — a common power in science fiction and fantasy.
How do you pronounce “telekinesis”?
“Telekinesis” is pronounced teh-luh-kih-NEE-sihs (/ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “telekinesis” in a sentence?
Here is “telekinesis” used in a sentence: “In the film, the hero uses telekinesis to lift a car.”
What part of speech is “telekinesis”?
“Telekinesis” is a noun.
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