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- [klahy-nuh-tak-sis]
- /ˌklaɪ nəˈtæk sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klahy-nuh-tak-sis]
- /ˌklaɪ nəˈtæk sɪs/
Definitions of klinotaxis word
- noun klinotaxis a wavering side-to-side motion of the head occurring as an organism moves forward in response to a source of stimulation, caused by the alternating reaction of sensory receptors on either side of the body. 1
- noun klinotaxis (biology) movement towards a stimulus. 0
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Origin of klinotaxis
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40; < Greek klī́n(ein) to cause to lean (cf. clino-) + -o- + -taxis
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Parts of speech for Klinotaxis
noun
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klinotaxis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
klinotaxis usage trend in Literature
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