pyrokinese

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Definition of pyrokinese in German English dictionary

pyrokinesis

The ability to set objects or people on fire or to supernaturally project fire from one's own being through the concentration of psychic power

(Psikoloji, Ruhbilim) Also known as agnikinesis and ignikinesis

Pyrokinesis, derived from the Greek words πυρ (pûr, meaning "fire, lightning") and κίνησις (kínesis, meaning "motion"), was the name coined by horror novelist Stephen King for the ability to create or to control fire with the mind that he gave to the protagonist Charlie McGee in Firestarter. The word is parallel to telekinesis, though arguably the "tele-" (meaning "from afar") rather than "-kinesis" is the part that ought to have been preserved. Critic S.T. Joshi describes it as a "singularly unfortunate coinage"

Pyrokinesis is the paranormal or legendary ability to control, ignite, and/or extinguish fire using only the mind

of, pertaining to, or the characteristic of pyrokinesis

the ability to set objects or people on fire or to supernaturally project fire from ones own being through the concentration of psychic power