motionless

Meanings

• adjective

  Lack of movement or motion; still; stationary.

  - "The painting was motionless, with not a breath of wind to disturb it."
  - "The traffic was motionless for hours due to the accident."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with motionless
dulls , palls , calls , falls

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Variants

List of all variants of motionless that leads to same result
in motion , motion , motional , motionless , motionlessly , motionlessness , motionlessnesses , motions

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'motion' meaning 'movement' and the Latin suffix 'less', meaning 'lacking'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'motionless' is often used in the context of timekeeping, such as a motionless clock or watch.

2. In the world of dance, a motionless pose is called a 'tableau'.

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Related Concepts

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1. immobile: Synonym of motionless, meaning not able to move or be moved.

2. still: Synonym of motionless, meaning not moving or making a sound.

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Culture

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Motionless is often used in literature and poetry to describe scenes of stillness and quietness. In music, it can be used to describe a section of a song that is slow and unchanging.

How to Memorize "motionless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where everything is still and quiet, such as a calm lake on a sunny day, or a snow-covered landscape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'motionless' with the idea of stillness and quietness.
   - Think of a statue or a painting that never moves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: Motionless is like a mountain, still and unchanging.

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