Definition of kinesis Kinesis

We found 3 definitions of kinesis from 3 different sources.

What does kinesis mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: kinesises

kinesis - a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation

reaction, response doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like; "his style of painting was a reaction against cubism"

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Wiktionary

kinesis (Noun)
The movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus.

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kinesis, noun, singular of kineses.

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