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phonotaxis.

The ability to move in an orientation with respect to a source of sound.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The ability to move in an orientation with respect to a source of sound.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂-der. Proto-Hellenic *pʰōnā́ Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ)der. English phono- English taxis English phonotaxis From phono- + taxis.

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