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telekinesis

nounfemininetécnico/tɨlɨsinɨˈziɐ/low

te·le·ci·ne·si·a

Definition

The supposed paranormal ability to move or influence objects at a distance, without physical contact, using only the power of the mind.
The movie features a villain with telekinesis powers.
The existence of telekinesis has never been scientifically proven.
Common collocations
power of telekinesistelekinesis phenomenontelekinesis ability

Etymology

Do grego 'tēle-' (distante) + 'kínēsis' (movimento).

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