different between cryokinetic vs cryokinesis

English

Etymology

cryo- +? kinetic

Adjective

cryokinetic (not comparable)

1. (physiotherapy) Relating to cryokinetics.
2. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of cryokinesis.
   • 2005, C. C. Ekeke, Star Brigade: First Renaissance, Trafford (2005), ?ISBN, page 197:

     Habraum checked the stats coming in from HL-4 and then was pleasantly surprised to see that Tyris, as the proprietor of this forcefield, had a personal sub-zero cover of minus 120°C. Another feature of Tyris' cryokinetic talents that the Cerc had no clue about.

   • 2013, Craig D. Lindsey, "‘Frozen’ reminds us that Disney is more than just Pixar’s owner", Metro (New York), 26 November 2013:

     Elsa was born, for some reason, with cryokinetic powers. She can literally set off a winter wonderland with her hands, […]

   • 2013, Noah S. Lee, "Disney’s magic is in full display with ‘Frozen’", The Coast News (Encinitas, California), 27 November 2013:

     The kingdom of Arendelle has two princesses: Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Menzel), the latter of whom can create ice and snow. However, Elsa has been suppressing her cryokinetic abilities due to her sister nearly getting killed once.

Noun

cryokinetic (plural cryokinetics)

1. One with the power of cryokinesis.
   • 2006, X-Men III: The Official Game Guide, Brady (2006), ?ISBN, page 15:

     Iceman is a Cryokinetic, meaning he can absorb and displace thermal energy from the air and objects around him. By freezing water particles, he can materialize solid objects out of thin air.

   • 2007, Sherrilyn Kenyon, The Dark-Hunter Companion, St. Martin's Press (2007), ?ISBN, unnumbered page:

     Cryokinetics are especially helpful around avalanches and icebergs. They are also immune to frostbite.

   • 2013, Shannon Messenger, Keeper of the Lost Cities, Aladdin (2013), ?ISBN, page 285:

     She fought off her smile, feeling guilty that everyone else suffered while she had fun. "What are Frosters?"

     Dex rested his cheek against the table. "Cryokinetics. They freeze things by manipulating the ice particles in the air. […]

English

Etymology

From cryo- +? -kinesis

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -i?s?s

Noun

cryokinesis (uncountable)

1. The psychic ability to control and create ice and cold temperatures.

Related terms

• cryokinetic
• cryokinetics