motion
8 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #3,099
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Definitions
noun
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
verb
show, express or direct through movement
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/mˈoʊʃʌn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural motions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged sign
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
show, express or direct through movement
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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