technopathy

English

Etymology

From techno- +‎ -pathy

Noun

technopathy (uncountable)

1. (science fiction) A psychic ability to control electronic machinery and/or read electronic signals, especially hardware.
   • 2012, Nick Spencer, Ultimate Comics X-Men by Nick Spencer Vol. 1, Marvel Entertainment, →ISBN:

     In a shocking turn of events, the President's aid, Valerie Cooper, discovers that Reverend Stryker is actually a mutant himself with the power of technopathy – the ability to mentally manipulate machinery.

   • 2019, Pittacus Lore, Into the Fire: The Legacy Chronicles‎^[1], Penguin Books, →ISBN:

     Now that he was able to think, he reached out with his technopathy, searching the fishing hut. To his relief, he sensed a battery-operated light inside. He turned it on.

Synonyms

• technokinesis

Related terms

• technopath
• technopathic