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Movement: meaning, definitions and examples

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movement

 

[ หˆmuหvmษ™nt ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

physical activity

The act or process of moving or changing position or place. It involves the coordination of muscles and bones to achieve a desired outcome.

Synonyms

action, activity, motion

Examples of usage

  • The movement of the dancer was graceful and fluid.
  • She was impressed by the precision of the machinery's movement.
Context #2 | Noun

group with a common goal

A group of people working together to advance a shared cause or idea. It often involves coordinated efforts to bring about social or political change.

Synonyms

campaign, cause, drive

Examples of usage

  • The feminist movement fought for gender equality.
  • The civil rights movement was instrumental in ending segregation.
Context #3 | Noun

trend or development

A trend or development in a particular direction, especially one with significance or impact. It can refer to changes in society, art, or culture.

Synonyms

development, shift, trend

Examples of usage

  • The environmental movement advocates for sustainable practices.
  • There has been a movement towards digitalization in recent years.

Translations

Translations of the word "movement" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น movimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เคฆเฅ‹เคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bewegung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ruch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹•ใ (ugoki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mouvement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ movimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hareket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›€์ง์ž„ (umjigim)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑูƒุฉ (harakah)

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 (modzraoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™rษ™kษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ movimiento

Etymology

The word 'movement' originated from the Middle English 'movement' or 'mouvement', which was derived from the Old French 'movoir' meaning 'to move'. The concept of movement has been integral to human existence, influencing various aspects of life from physical activities to social changes.

See also: immovability, immovable, movability, movable, move, moved, mover, moves, movie, moving, movingly, remove, unmovable, unmovably, unmoved.

Word Frequency Rank

At #665 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.