kinesis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek κίνησις (kínēsis, “motion, movement”).

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