, from Greek "kinesis", ''movement, motion'', is a Suffix that denotes movement. (The word ''' Kinesis ''' itself similarly indicates movement, particularly in biology.)
Additionally, words ending in "-kinesis" are occasionally coined in fiction to indicate Hypothetical Parapsychological abilities relating to movement or Environmental manipulation. For example, some of the terms on this list originated in Comic Books , and are used almost exclusively in that context.
- is the purported ability to mentally manipulate currents of Wind . Aerokinetics are alleged to be able to exert an enormous effect on the wind, even to create Tornado s. Precise practice of aerokinesis might hypothetically allow the user to move objects with air currents, producing an effect similar to Psychokinesis . However, the term is not scientific and is used only in fiction.
- is the purported ability to mentally affect the Weather . The practice of atmokinesis is an obscure topic, even among psychics and other paranormalists.
- is the purported ability to mentally manipulate Sound Waves .
- is the purported ability to mentally alter the physical body. This ranges from Vitakinesis to manipulating DNA .
- , also known as '''Xylokinesis''' or '''Agrokinesis''', is the purported ability to mentally control plants. It is unusual, but not unknown, for people to claim to have an innate ability to affect plant growth simply by "willing" it (as opposed to individuals with a "green thumb" who simply have skill or talent at caring for plants).
- is the purported ability to mentally affect the flow of Time . Of those few people who claim to possess the ability, most claim to pass through time "in spirit." The practice of chronokinesis is an obscure topic, even among psychics and other paranormalists.
- is the purported Thermokinetic ability to mentally absorb or displace Thermal Energy within Atom s, effectively Freezing an object by removing all Heat . Self-proclaimed cryokinetics claim to be able to turn Water into Ice , cool the Temperature in a room, and create ice from Water Vapor in the air; however there is little to no evidence of this phenomenon.
- the step following Telophase of Mitosis in Cell Division , when the Cytoplasm is divided into two of roughly equal proportion to the two new daughter Cells , in Asexual Reproduction . This ensures there will be enough Organelle s for both of the new cells. This is a scientific term, and the only one on this list that does not refer to a form of Psychokinesis .
- , also known as '''Sonokinesis''', is the purported ability to mentally perform Echolocation . This ability is rarely claimed.
- is the purported ability to mentally manipulate Electricity and electrical phenomena. Self-proclaimed electrokinetics claim to be able to interfere with television or radio reception and electrical light sources, like streetlights. Although most electrokinetics only claim the ability to manipulate existing electrical fields, others claim to be able to produce electricity through their hands. Electrokinesis usually requires physical contact between the electrokinetic and its target, although some accomplished electrokinetics claim to be able to create an arc up to three inches in length, which is surprising considering the amount of power required.
- , also known as '''Terrakinesis''', is the purported ability to mentally manipulate the earth. Terrakinetics are alleged to be able to exert an enormous effect on the ground, even to create Earthquake s. This term is used only in fiction.
- , also known as '''Gravitokinesis''', is the purported ability to mentally manipulate of an object. Gravitokinetics are alleged to be able to enhance gravitational pull or negate it altogether. Few individuals have claimed to possess this power.
- , also known as '''Aquakinesis,''' is the purported ability to mentally manipulate water in its Solid , Liquid and Gaseous States . This term is mostly used in fiction.
- is the purported ability to mentally send an individual into a trance-like state, and/or mentally manipulate an entranced individual via hypnotic suggestion. Hypnokinesis is associated with: Telepathy and Empathy as a form thereof.
- , also known as '''Energiakinesis''', is the purported ability to generate/manipulate raw energy which can be used in a variety of ways. This term is not commonly used by scientific researchers.
- , also known as '''Magnokinesis''' or '''Ferrokinesis''' (though this last technically refers only to manipulating metal), is the purported ability to mentally manipulate all forms of Magnetic and Electromagnetic Field s. This term is used primarily in fiction.
- is the purported ability to mentally manipulate Molecules , to control the molecules that make up anything that exists, and change or rearrange them into another form. This term is used only in fiction.
- , also known as '''Lumokinesis''', is the purported ability to mentally manipulate Photon s, to create beams of intense Light . Claims of possessing such ability are rarely made.
- (a more modern term for what was earlier known as '''telekinesis''') is used to describe the purported ability to mentally move an object without use of physical force. The most common example of this phenomenon is the alleged ability to bend spoons or forks, claimed by stage magicians such as Uri Geller .
- is the purported ability to remotely heat objects, causing them to Ignite or Melt , or, as popularly depicted in fiction, to spontaneously generate, control or quell Fire s.
- is the ability to mentally move, lift or "push" an object without physical contact, with the power of your mind. Telekinetics who claim to have this ability also often claim to have the power of Telepathy .
- is the purported ability to mentally manipulate temperature via Cryokinesis and/or Pyrokinesis .
- is the purported ability to mentally manipulate spores, sludge and pheremones. This term is used only in fiction, as it is not a scientific classification.
- , also known as '''Nyctokinesis''', is the purported ability to mentally repulse photons to create Shadow s or Darkness , or to Psychokinetically move objects via shadow. This term is used only in fiction.
- is the purported Biokinetic ability to mentally Heal or rejuvenate damaged or aged bodily tissue on a cellular level. A Healer could Hypothetically unwittingly be a talented vitakinesist.
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