telekinetic
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- adjective
- /ˌtɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪk/
- The plot gradually becomes about the fate of the young child Cid, who is revealed as an incredibly powerful telekinetic being.
- telekinetic power
- telekinetic abilities
- telekinetic activity
Examples
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In the movie, the main character discovered that she was telekinetic and could move objects with her mind.
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That meant she could amend her council application to check the "yes" box for telekinetic skills, and that put her one step closer to acceptance.
Fiction book (2001) -
How many members of that family are telekinetic?
Blog text (17) -
Alright, so you are saying you have telekinetic psychic powers, then?
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Telekinetic energy might well be infinite.
Fiction book (1992) -
They possess telekinetic powers and can turn invisible at will.
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We've confirmed telekinetic activity.
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As Matilda continues to experience frustration with her parents' lack of support and with Ms. Trunchbull's dictatorial role over the school, she discovers she has telekinetic powers.
Academic text (2002) -
She blinked, trying to force herself back to the issue at hand—her newfound telekinetic powers.
Fiction book (2001) -
Scientists are fascinated by the idea of telekinetic abilities and their potential implications for the future.
Synonyms
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A person or thing that can move objects with the mind
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Telekinetic comes from the parts tele- ('far') and kinesis ('movement'), the same tele- you see in telephone. So a telekinetic ability means moving things from a distance with your mind, without touching them.