-kinesis

a combining form with the general sense “movement, activity,” used in the formation of compound words, often with the particular senses “reaction to a stimulus” (photokinesis), “movement without an apparent physical cause” (telekinesis), “activity within a cell” (karyokinesis).

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Compare -kinesia.

Origin of -kinesis

< Greek -kīnēsis; see kinesis

Words nearby -kinesis

-ization, -ize, -ji, -kin, -kinesia, -kinesis, -kinetic, -kinin, -lagnia, -lalia, -land
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