English word orthokinesis comes from English -kinesis (Movement, motion.), English ortho-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -kinesis | English (eng) | Movement, motion. |
| ortho- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Having an extra proportion of water. (chemistry) in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in adjacent positions (compare meta- and para-). (physics) of any molecule of the form X2 in which the two nuclei have parallel spin. Straight, right, proper. |
| orthokinesis | English (eng) | A form of kinesis in which the speed of movement of the individual is dependent upon the intensity of the stimulus. |