taxis
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Noun — The movement of an organism toward or away from a stimulus, such as light or chemicals.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek taxis, meaning "arrangement" or "order."
Full origin of taxis →Frequently asked questions
What does “taxis” mean?
The word “taxis” means the movement of an organism toward or away from a stimulus, such as light or chemicals. In plain terms, a biological movement response to a stimulus, or (in medicine) manually resetting a dislocated body part. Not to be confused with the plural of "taxi.".
How do you pronounce “taxis”?
“Taxis” is pronounced TAK-sihs (/ˈtæksɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “taxis” in a sentence?
Here is “taxis” used in a sentence: “Moths show positive taxis toward light sources.”
What part of speech is “taxis”?
“Taxis” is a noun.
Where does the word “taxis” come from?
The word “taxis” comes from Ancient Greek. A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek taxis, meaning "arrangement" or "order.".
Is “taxis” a common word?
“Taxis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “taxis” have?
“Taxis” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the movement of an organism toward or away from a stimulus, such as light or chemicals.