telekinesis

[ tel-i-ki-nee-sis, -kahy- ]

Origin of telekinesis

1
First recorded in 1885–90; tele-1 + -kinesis

Other words from telekinesis

  • tel·e·ki·net·ic [tel-i-ki-net-ik, -kahy-], /ˌtɛl ɪ kɪˈnɛt ɪk, -kaɪ-/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for telekinesis

telekinesis

/ (ˌtɛlɪkɪˈniːsɪs, -kaɪ-) /


noun
  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

Derived forms of telekinesis

  • telekinetic (ˌtɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪk, -kaɪ-), adjective

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