kinesis- root words — words with the kinesis- root

The root kinesis- comes from Greek kinesis, meaning movement. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including psychokinesis, telekinesis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the kinesis- root

Explore words with kinesis- — words containing the kinesis- root and sharing its sense of "movement". Examples include psychokinesis, telekinesis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does kinesis- mean?

The kinesis- root means movement, from Greek kinesis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.