telekinesis

telekinesis
telekinesis el`e*ki*ne"sis (t[e^]l`[u^]*k[i^]*n[=e]"s[i^]s), n. the ability to move objects by means of thought alone, without physical means; -- an ability claimed by certain persons, such as mediums.

Note: the existence of this ability is disbelieved by most scientists.

Syn: psychokinesis [PJC]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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