Psychokinesis vs. Telekinesis — What's the Difference?

Psychokinesis (from Greek ψυχή "soul" and κίνησις "movement"), or telekinesis (from τηλε- "far off" and κίνησις "movement"), is an alleged psychic ability allowing a person to influence a physical system without physical interaction.Psychokinesis experiments have historically been criticized for lack of proper controls and repeatability. There is no good evidence that psychokinesis is a real phenomenon, and the topic is generally regarded as pseudoscience.

The supposed ability to move objects at a distance by mental power or other non-physical means

The supposed ability to move objects by mental effort alone.

The supposed inducement of movement of an object by mental or spiritual power.

The production or control of motion, especially in inanimate and remote objects, purportedly by the exercise of psychic powers.

(uncountable) The ability to move objects with the power of one's mind.

(parapsychology) The movement of physical systems and objects by the use of psychic power. Abbreviated as PK.

An instance of use of such power.

The power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force

The ability to move objects by means of thought alone, without physical means; - an ability claimed by certain persons, such as mediums.

The power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force