psychokinesis

noun psy·cho·ki·ne·sis \ˌsī-kō-kə-ˈnē-səs, -kī-\

Definition of PSYCHOKINESIS

: movement of physical objects by the mind without use of physical means — compare precognition, telekinesis

— psy·cho·ki·net·ic \-ˈne-tik\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: 1914

Medical Dictionary

noun psy·cho·ki·ne·sis \-kə-ˈnē-səs, -kī-\

plural psy·cho·ki·ne·ses \-ˌsēz\

: movement of physical objects by the mind without use of physical means—called also PK; compare precognition, telekinesis

—psy·cho·ki·net·ic \-ˈnet-ik\ adjective

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