Word: taxis
1. Parts of Speech:
Noun
2. Definitions:
- The movement of an organism in response to a stimulus such as light or gravity.
- 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:
- The bacteria moved towards the light in a positive taxis.
- The ride-hailing service uses a dynamic pricing system based on distance traveled, known as taxis.