First Known Use: 1890
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telekinesis
noun tele·ki·ne·sis \ˌte-li-kə-ˈnē-səs, -kī-\
Definition of TELEKINESIS
: the production of motion in objects (as by a spiritualistic medium) without contact or other physical means
— tele·ki·net·ic \-ˈne-tik\ adjective
— tele·ki·net·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of TELEKINESIS
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Rhymes with TELEKINESIS
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telekinesis
noun tele·ki·ne·sis \ˌtel-ə-kə-ˈnē-səs, -kī-\
plural tele·ki·ne·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of TELEKINESIS
: the apparent production of motion in objects (as by a spiritualistic medium) without contact or other physical means—compare precognition, psychokinesis
—tele·ki·net·ic \-ˈnet-ik\ adjective
—tele·ki·net·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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