psychokinesis

psychokinesis
psy·cho·ki·ne·sis -kə-'nē-səs, -kī- n, pl -ne·ses -.sēz movement of physical objects by the mind without use of physical means called also PK compare PRECOGNITION, TELEKINESIS
psy·cho·ki·net·ic -'net-ik adj

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n.
a supposed ability of some individuals to alter the state or position of an object by the power of the mind alone, without any physical intervention. See also parapsychology.

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psy·cho·ki·ne·sis (si″ko-kĭ-neґsis) [psycho- + -kinesis] the postulated direct influence of volitional action on a physical object, or the influence of mind on matter without the intermediation of physical force.

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  • psychokinesis — noun Etymology: New Latin Date: 1914 movement of physical objects by the mind without use of physical means compare precognition, telekinesis • psychokinetic adjective …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • psychokinesis — noun The controlled movement of an inanimate object by the use of psychic powers. Abbreviated as PK …   Wiktionary

  • psychokinesis — The paranormal ability to move things other than one s body without physical contact …   Philosophy dictionary

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  • psychokinesis — psy|cho|ki|ne|sis [ ,saıkoukı nisıs ] noun uncount the ability to move objects using only the power of the mind ╾ psy|cho|ki|net|ic adjective …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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