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mo·tion
 motion
- pronunciation:
- mo
sh
 n
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the process, manner, or instance of changing place; movement.
He studied the motion of the planets.The motion of the train caused her to feel drowsy.- synonyms:
- movement
- similar words:
- action, activity, drift, flux, mobility, play, progress, travel
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| definition 2: |
an expressive movement of the body, often to communicate meaning; gesture.
With one motion of her finger, she managed to quiet the children.- synonyms:
- gesture, sign
- similar words:
- gesticulation, move, movement, nod, pantomime, shrug, signal
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| definition 3: |
the process or state of functioning or being in operation.
Don't touch the fan when the blade is in motion.- synonyms:
- operation
- similar words:
- action, activity, working
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| definition 4: |
a proposal made to a judge, governmental assembly, or other formal body.
His lawyer made a motion to dismiss the case.- similar words:
- nomination, proposal, question, recommendation, submission, suggestion
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| related words: |
approach, offer, pace, passage |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
motioned, motioning, motions |
| definition 1: |
to direct with a gesture.
The principal motioned the parents to sit down.- synonyms:
- wave
- similar words:
- beckon, direct, indicate, signal
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| definition 2: |
to make a proposal to a judge, governmental assembly, or other formal body.
She motioned that the meeting be adjourned. |
| related words: |
sign |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to make a motion or gesture.
He motioned to her, and she approached.- synonyms:
- gesture
- similar words:
- gesticulate, nod, pantomime, shrug, signal, wave
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| derivations: |
motionless (adj.), motionlessly (adv.), motionlessness (n.) |
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