Motion

/ˈmoʊʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of moving or being moved.

The motion of the train was smooth as it traveled along the tracks.

A formal proposal put to a legislature or committee.

The motion to increase funding for education was passed unanimously.

The ability to move freely and easily.

After her surgery, she regained motion in her arm.

verb

To move or direct something in a particular way.

He motioned for her to come over.

Derived from Latin 'motio', meaning 'a moving, motion'

in motion

In a state of movement or activity.

motion to adjourn

A formal proposal to end a meeting.

motion sickness

Nausea caused by motion while traveling.

locomotion

The ability to move from one place to another.

promotion

The act of furthering or encouraging something.

commotion

A noisy disturbance or uproar.

Getting things going.

Let's get the motion rolling on this project.

To make moves in a situation.

He's making all the right motions to get promoted.