motion

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of moving or causing to move; the state or quality of being in motion.

  - "The motion of the stars in the night sky."
  - "The motion of the cars on the highway."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmoʊʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1113603"

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Antonyms

rest , rest

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Synonyms

move , movement , movement

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with motion
commotion , emotion , motionless , rotation

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Variants

List of all variants of motion that leads to same result
in motion , motion , motional , motionless , motionlessly , motionlessness , motionlessnesses , motions , motioned , motioning , Motion , Sir Andrew Motion , motion capture , motion picture , motion pictures , motion sickness , motion sicknesses , Brownian motion , Brownian motions , Brownian movement , Brownian movements , harmonic motion , harmonic motions , slow-motion , slow motion , slow motions

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Forms

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movements, moves, motioned

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'mouvre', meaning 'to move'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The study of motion is called 'kinematics'.

2. The human body has over 600 muscles, which allow for various forms of motion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Force: Force is the cause of motion.

2. Velocity: Velocity is the rate of motion.

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Culture

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Motion has been a significant theme in various aspects of culture. In literature, motion is often used as a metaphor for change or progress. In art, it can be depicted through various forms such as movement in paintings or kinetic sculptures. In music, it can be represented through rhythm and tempo. In science, motion is a fundamental concept in physics.

How to Memorize "motion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ball rolling down a hill or a car driving on the road.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'motion' with the idea of movement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'M-O-T-I-O-N' to remember the definition: M-ovement O-f T-hings I-n O-rbit N-ow.

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