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autocinesis

autocinesis is the alternative form of autokinesis.

Meaning of autokinesis

Noun

autokinesis (uncountable)

  1. A visual illusion in which a stationary source of light appears to move.
  2. Spontaneous or voluntary movement; movement due to an internal cause.

Questions about autocinesis

What is autocinesis the alternative form of?
Autocinesis is the alternative form of autokinesis.

Words near autocinesis in the dictionary

  1. autochthony
  2. autochtonous
  3. autocidal
  4. autocide
  5. autocides
  6. autocinesis
  7. autocircumcision
  8. autocitation
  9. autocitrullinated
  10. autocitrullination
  11. autoclasis

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