Word: autokinesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
to
ki
ne
sis
Definition: A visual illusion in which a stationary source of light appears to move.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (relating to cars)
Affix: -kinesis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: movement, motion
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κῑνέω
Language: grc
Decoded: kineo
Meaning: I move
Affix: -σῐς
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process