klinokinesis

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noun

A form of kinesis in which the frequency or rate of turning is proportional to stimulus intensity.

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Meanings

nounklinokinesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of kinesis in which the frequency or rate of turning is proportional to stimulus intensity.

Origin

From klino- + -kinesis.

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APA

klinokinesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/klinokinesis

MLA

“klinokinesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/klinokinesis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “klinokinesis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/klinokinesis.

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