Psychokinesis Meaning in English

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US

ˌsaɪkoʊkəˈnisəs

sy-koh-kuh-NEE-sis

UK

ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs

sy-koh-ki-NEE-sis

Definition

Psychokinesis is the supposed ability to move or change objects using only the mind, without any physical contact.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in science fiction, fantasy, and discussions of the paranormal. Rarely used in everyday conversation; also called 'telekinesis.' Usually associated with supernatural or psychic phenomena.

• Spanish: psicocinesis
• Portuguese (BR): psicocinese
• Portuguese (PT): psicocinese
• Chinese (Simplified): 心灵致动 - 念力
• Chinese (Traditional): 心靈致動 - 念力
• Hindi: मानसिक नियंत्रण शक्ति
• Arabic: الحركية النفسية
• Bengali: মনোকিনেসিস - টেলিকিনেসিস
• Russian: психокинез - телекинез
• Japanese: サイコキネシス - 念力
• Vietnamese: tâm động lực - khả năng điều khiển vật thể bằng ý chí
• Korean: 사이코키네시스 - 염동력
• Turkish: psikokinezi - telekinezi
• Urdu: سائیکوکنیسس - ٹیلی کنیسس
• Indonesian: psikokinesis - telekinesis

Example Sentences

Some people believe psychokinesis is possible.

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He read a book about psychokinesis.

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Movies sometimes show heroes using psychokinesis.

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Scientists have never proven psychokinesis is real, but it’s a popular idea in stories.

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Do you think anyone has ever used psychokinesis to move objects?

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Kids love pretending they have psychokinesis when they watch superhero movies.

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