autokinesis
A visual illusion in which a stationary source of light appears to moveA visual illusion in which a stationary source of light appears to move.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A visual illusion in which a stationary source of light appears to move.
(uncountable)Spontaneous or voluntary movement; movement due to an internal cause.
Origin
From auto- + -kinesis.From auto- + -kinesis.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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