What does TAXIS mean?

Word: taxis 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:
  1. The movement of an organism in response to a stimulus such as light or gravity.
  2. A system of paying for transportation services based on the distance traveled.
3. Pronunciations:
  • US: /ˈtæksɪs/
  • UK: /ˈtaksɪs/
4. Origin and Usage:

The word "taxis" comes from the Greek word "táxis" meaning "arrangement". The term is used in biology to describe the movement of an organism in response to a stimulus. In transportation, taxis refers to a system of payment based on the distance traveled. The term is commonly used in the context of ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft.

5. Synonyms:
  • Transportation
  • Ride-hailing
  • Cab
  • Taxicab
6. Related Words:
  • Taxis is a 5 letter word and does not have any related 5 letter words.
7. Example Sentences:
  1. The bacteria moved towards the light in a positive taxis.
  2. The ride-hailing service uses a dynamic pricing system based on distance traveled, known as taxis.


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