autokinetic

/ˌɔːtəʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to movement or motion caused by internal or external forces without any external reference point

“The autokinetic effect is often seen in the movement of objects in a closed environment.”

2. noun

a movement or motion caused by internal or external forces without any external reference point

“The autokinetic movement of the pendulum was caused by its internal oscillations.”

Synonyms

  • intrinsic
  • self-generated

Antonyms

  • external
  • reference-dependent