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Motion: meaning, definitions and examples

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motion

 

[ หˆmษ™สŠสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in physics

The action or process of moving or being moved.

Synonyms

action, mobility, movement

Examples of usage

  • He was in motion.
  • The laws of motion.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A formal proposal put to a legislature or committee.

Synonyms

proposal, resolution, suggestion

Examples of usage

  • The motion was passed.
  • She made a motion to adjourn.
Context #3 | Verb

formal

To make a formal proposal or request, typically in a meeting or debate.

Synonyms

indicate, propose, suggest

Examples of usage

  • He motioned for silence.
  • She motioned to approve the minutes.

Translations

Translations of the word "motion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น movimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bewegung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ruch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹•ใ (ใ†ใ”ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mouvement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ movimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hareket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›€์ง์ž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohyb

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohyb

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟๅŠจ (yรนndรฒng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gibanje

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 movimiento

Etymology

The word 'motion' originated from the Latin word 'motio', meaning a movement or a proposal. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, from describing physical movement in physics to formal proposals in legal and parliamentary settings. The concept of motion is fundamental to our understanding of the world, as it encompasses the idea of change and progress.

Word Frequency Rank

At #632 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.