Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

autokinetic

Adjective

ˌɔːtəʊkɪˈnɛtɪk

Definition

Relating to the perception of motion caused by a stationary object in a darkened room, where the object appears to move simply due to the viewer’s lack of reference points.

Examples

During the experiment, the participant experienced autokinetic effects in the dark room.
The autokinetic phenomenon can be fascinating to observe in psychological studies.

Meaning

The term describes a phenomenon in psychology where an individual perceives movement in an object that is not actually moving, typically experienced in low-light conditions.