1. the supposed ability to move or influence objects using only the power of the mind
Usage: parapsychology; often considered pseudoscientific

Examples

• The magician claimed to demonstrate psychokinesis by bending spoons with his thoughts.
• Scientists have found no credible evidence for psychokinesis in controlled experiments.
• The movie featured a character with psychokinesis who could move objects across the room.
• Researchers studying psychokinesis often use dice-rolling experiments.
• Many people confuse psychokinesis with other paranormal phenomena.
• The laboratory tested subjects for psychokinesis using random number generators.