Locomotion: meaning, definitions and examples

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locomotion

 

[ หŒloสŠ.kษ™หˆmoสŠ.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

movement mechanism

Locomotion refers to the ability of an organism to move from one place to another. This process is vital for survival as it allows animals to find food, escape predators, and seek shelter. Different species have evolved various locomotion methods, including walking, running, flying, swimming, and crawling. Each method of locomotion involves specific anatomical adaptations that facilitate movement in a particular environment.

Synonyms

mobility, movement, transportation, travel.

Examples of usage

  • Fish utilize fins for locomotion in water.
  • Birds exhibit locomotion through flight.
  • Human locomotion primarily involves walking and running.
  • Insects often show agile locomotion through crawling.

Translations

Translations of the word "locomotion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น locomoรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคคเคฟเคถเฅ€เคฒเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fortbewegung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lokomosi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะบะพะผะพั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lokomocja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ๅ‹•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท locomotion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ locomociรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hareket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด๋™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญุฑูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lokomocรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lokomรณcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lokomocija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะทา“ะฐะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™rษ™kษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ locomociรณn

Etymology

The term 'locomotion' originates from the Latin word 'loco-', meaning 'from a place', combined with the suffix '-motion' derived from the Latin 'motio', meaning 'movement'. The word began to be used in the English language in the early 19th century, primarily in biological and physiological contexts. As scientific understanding of movement in animals and machines developed, locomotion became a crucial concept in both biology and mechanics. This evolution reflects the growing interest in how different species adapt their movement strategies to diverse environments. The study of locomotion is significant in fields such as biomechanics, zoology, and robotics, striving to replicate efficient movement patterns observed in nature.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,448, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.