teleknek
Teleknek is a fictional or speculative concept used in science fiction and fantasy to describe a system—either natural talent or technology—that enables the remote manipulation of matter without direct contact. In most portrayals, teleknek operates through the transfer or channeling of energy, information, or field effects from a practitioner or device to a distant target, allowing movement, alteration, or shaping of objects.
Etymology: The term teleknek is a neologism, typically seen as a portmanteau of tele- (far) and kinetic
Mechanisms and variants: Depictions differ. Some stories present teleknek as a latent human ability honed by
Cultural placement and reception: Teleknek appears in novels, films, video games, and tabletop role-playing games as
See also: telekinesis, psychokinesis, psionics, kinetic implants.