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MOTION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Motion.

How to pronounce motion:

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Motion - as a noun

The use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gesture8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
visual communication
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A state of change

Example: "They were in a state of steady motion"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
state5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
motionlessness16

A formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

Example: "He made a motion to adjourn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
question17

An optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object

Example: "The cinema relies on apparent motion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apparent motionapparent movementmovement15

Motion - as a verb

Show, express or direct through movement

Example: "He gestured his desire to leave"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gesticulate14gesture8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicate19intercommunicate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The motion of the waves in the ocean was mesmerizing."
"The dancer's graceful motion captivated the audience."
"The car's motion came to a sudden halt when it hit the wall."
"The motion of the pendulum was used to measure time."
"His hand trembled in a continuous motion."
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Word Game Points

Is MOTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, motion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MOTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is MOTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, motion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MOTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is MOTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, motion is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MOTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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