psy·cho·ki·ne·sis (s  k -k -n  s s, -k-)n. pl. psy·cho·ki·ne·ses (-s z) Abbr. PK The production or control of motion, especially in inanimate and remote objects, purportedly by the exercise of psychic powers. psy cho·ki·netic (-k-n tk, -k-) adj.psy cho·ki·neti·cal·ly adv. |
psychokinesis [ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs -kaɪ-]
n
1. (Psychology) (in parapsychology) alteration of the state of an object by mental influence alone, without any physical intervention
2. (Psychiatry) Psychiatry a state of violent uncontrolled motor activity
[from psycho- + Greek kinēsis motion]
psychokinetic [ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈnɛtɪk] adj
psychokinesis
a form of extreme or violent cerebral activity caused by defective inhibition. — psychokinetic, adj.
See also: Brain
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | psychokinesis - the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force parapsychology, psychic phenomena, psychic phenomenon - phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes |
Translations
psychokinesis
n no pl (Parapsychology) → Psychokinese f
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