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geotaxis.

A living creature's ability to move by orienting itself by gravitational forces.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A living creature's ability to move by orienting itself by gravitational forces.

    uncountable · usually
  2. A downward movement.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Pre-Greek der. Proto-Hellenic *gayader. Ancient Greek γαῖᾰ (gaîă)clip. Ancient Greek γῆ (gê) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-) Ancient Greek γεω- (geō-)der. English geo- English taxis English geotaxis From geo- + taxis.

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