telekinesis
Definition
Noun: 1. The supposed ability to move or manipulate objects at a distance using only the power of the mind, without physical interaction. This concept is often associated with parapsychology and psychic phenomena.
Usage
- Telekinesis is typically used as an uncountable noun to describe the general psychic ability.
- It is often discussed in the context of fiction, paranormal research, or speculative science.
- Example: "The film's villain possessed telekinesis, allowing him to throw cars with a mere thought."
Examples
- The study aimed to find scientific evidence for telekinesis.
- She claimed her telekinesis was strong enough to bend spoons.
- In the story, the child's emerging telekinesis caused objects in her room to float.
Advanced Usage
- Psychokinesis (PK): This is a broader, often synonymous term used in parapsychology that encompasses telekinesis (moving objects) as well as other mental influences on physical systems, such as affecting random number generators or biological processes.
- Micro-PK vs. Macro-PK: In research, telekinesis affecting very small systems (e.g., subatomic particles) is called micro-PK, while effects on large, visible objects are called macro-PK.
Variants and Related Words
- Psychokinesis (n): The general term for mind-over-matter phenomena.
- Telekinetic (adj): Relating to or possessing telekinesis.
- Example: "He demonstrated telekinetic abilities."
- Telekinetically (adv): In a telekinetic manner.
- Example: "The door was opened telekinetically."
Synonyms
- Psychokinesis
- Mind-over-matter
- PK (abbreviation)
Antonyms
- Physical manipulation
- Mechanical force
Related Phrases and Contexts
- To perform/have telekinesis: To use the ability.
- Example: "The psychic attempted to perform telekinesis on the key."
- An act of telekinesis: A specific instance of using the power.
- Example: "Witnessing an act of telekinesis was astonishing."
- While not a phrasal verb, the concept is central to idioms like "moving things with your mind," which is a descriptive phrase for telekinesis.
Noun
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the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
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