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What is another word for Motion? – 286 Motion Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    movement action activity gesture movement mobility locomotion migration passage progress advancement transfer conveyance transportation transition shift change flux flow momentum energy dynamism agility quickness speed velocity pace rapidity swiftness celerity briskness alacrity promptness movement gesturing waving signaling beckoning gesticulating motioning moving acting doing performing operating functioning working running flowing streaming surging rushing hurrying dashing darting flashing fleeting passing going proceeding advancing progressing moving transferring conveying transporting transitioning shifting changing flowing moving migrating traveling journeying trekking roaming wandering roaming roving ranging moving proceeding advancing progressing moving going passing proceeding moving flowing streaming surging moving transferring conveying transporting

    Meaning of Motion

    The primary meaning of the word "motion" is the act of changing position or moving from one place to another.

    Definitions

    • A change of position or movement from one place to another
    • A natural movement or activity of the body or a part of the body
    • A formal proposal or suggestion, especially one put to a vote
    • A cinematic film or movie

    Etymology of Motion

    The word "motion" originates from the Old French word "motion," which is derived from the Latin word "motio," meaning "a moving, movement"
    The Latin word "motio" is derived from the verb "movere," meaning "to move"
    The word "motion" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe physical movement, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other senses, such as a formal proposal or a cinematic film

    Example Uses

    • The company is in motion to expand its operations to new markets
    • The motion of the waves was soothing to watch
    • The doctor checked the patient's motion to determine the extent of the injury
    • The film was a motion picture that told a story of love and loss
    • The motion to approve the budget was passed unanimously

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stillness stability stagnation inactivity inertia immobility paralysis paralysis numbness stiffness rigidity firmness solidity steadiness calmness quietness stillness motionlessness inaction idleness lethargy dormancy hibernation quiescence repose rest inoperativeness uselessness futility ineffectiveness ineffectuality inefficacy powerlessness helplessness impotence inactivity inertness lifelessness inanimateness inorganicness

    Related Nouns

    movement action activity gesture mobility locomotion migration passage progress advancement transfer conveyance transportation transition shift change flux flow momentum energy dynamism agility quickness speed velocity pace rapidity swiftness celerity briskness alacrity promptness proposal suggestion film movie picture cinema theater stage performance show spectacle display exhibition presentation

    Related Verbs

    move act do perform operate function work run flow stream surge rush hurry dash dart flash flee pass go proceed advance progress transfer convey transport transition shift change flow move migrate travel journey trek roam wander rove range proceed advance progress move go pass proceed move flow stream surge

    Related Adjectives

    moving mobile active dynamic agile quick speedy rapid swift brisk prompt energetic forceful powerful effective efficient useful operative functional working running flowing streaming surging rushing hurrying dashing darting flashing fleeting passing going proceeding advancing progressing transferring conveying transporting transitioning shifting changing flowing moving migrating traveling journeying trekking roaming wandering roving ranging moving proceeding advancing progressing