Psychic vs. Telekinesis — What's the Difference?

A psychic is a person who claims to use extrasensory perception (ESP) to identify information hidden from the normal senses, particularly involving telepathy or clairvoyance, or who performs acts that are apparently inexplicable by natural laws, such as psychokinesis or apportation. Although many people believe in psychic abilities, the scientific consensus is that there is no proof of the existence of such powers, and describes the practice as pseudoscience.

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

A person apparently responsive to psychic forces.

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

See medium.

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

Of, relating to, affecting, or influenced by the human mind or psyche; mental

An instance of use of such power.

Capable of extraordinary mental processes, such as extrasensory perception and mental telepathy.

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

Of or relating to such mental processes.

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

A person who possesses, or appears to possess, extra-sensory abilities such as precognition, clairvoyance and telepathy, or who appears to be susceptible to paranormal or supernatural influences.

(parapsychology) A person who supposedly contacts the dead; a medium.

(gnosticism) In gnostic theologian Valentinus' triadic grouping of man the second type; a person focused on intellectual reality (the other two being hylic and pneumatic).

Relating to or having the abilities of a psychic.

Relating to the psyche or mind, or to mental activity in general.

Of or pertaining to the human soul, or to the living principle in man.

Of or pertaining to the mind, or its functions and diseases; mental; - contrasted with physical.

A person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception

Pertaining to forces or mental processes outside the possibilities defined by natural or scientific laws;

Affecting or influenced by the human mind;

Outside the sphere of physical science;