autokinesis Definition
an illusion of movement of a stationary object, caused by prolonged staring at the object.
Using autokinesis: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "autokinesis" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The autokinesis effect can cause pilots to misjudge their position in the sky.
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Autokinesis is a common phenomenon experienced by stargazers.
Origins of autokinesis
from Greek 'auto-' meaning 'self' and 'kinesis' meaning 'motion'
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Summary: autokinesis in Brief
'Autokinesis' [aw-toh-kahy-nee-sis] is an optical illusion that occurs when a stationary object appears to move after prolonged staring. It is commonly experienced by pilots and stargazers, and can cause misjudgment of position or distance.
