Meaning & use

telekinesis

noun·Advanced

The claimed ability to move or affect physical objects using only the power of the mind, without physical contact.

See it in a sentence

In the film, the hero uses telekinesis to hurl cars across the street.

Scientists have found no credible evidence that telekinesis actually exists.

A note on using this word

A concept from science fiction and parapsychology rather than an accepted scientific phenomenon.

Words with a similar meaning

This term is best learned through its definition and examples.

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “telekinesis”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.