Catakinetic

/ˌkætəkɪˈnɛtɪk/ adjective

Relating to or describing motion or movement that occurs in a downward direction, especially in biological processes.

From catakinesis with the addition of -ic (adjectival suffix), maintaining the Greek roots kata- (down) and kinesis (motion). Used in scientific terminology.

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