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kinesis

Kinesis (noun) means the movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus.

noun
1
The movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus.
2
Any energy that creates/controls movement.
3
The force driving life forward.
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What is the meaning of kinesis?

"kinesis" (noun) means the movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus.

What are the different meanings of kinesis?

"kinesis" has 3 main meanings: 1. The movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus; 2. Any energy that creates/controls movement; 3. The force driving life forward.

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