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telekinesis

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪˈkiːnɪsɪs/

KK: /tɛlɪkɪnɪsɪs/

noun
Definition

The ability to move objects without touching them, often thought to be a supernatural power.


Example

In the movie, the character uses telekinesis to lift objects with her mind.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of telekinesis?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's that thing where you can move objects with your mind, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! I find it fascinating how people think it could be real.
Sloth B
Totally! Imagine if we could actually develop telekinesis one day!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
psychokinesis
mindforce
telepathy
Antonyms
inertia
stagnation
immobility
Root Explanation

Telekinesis → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far or at a distance) and "kinesis" (from Greek "kinesis", meaning movement or motion). The word describes the ability to move objects at a distance without physical interaction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tele-' meaning 'far' and 'kinesis' meaning 'movement' — this helps you remember that telekinesis refers to moving things from a distance.

Visually Confused Words
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