motion

noun
[L4647]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : motion
  • plural : motions

Senses

  • change in position of an object over time

    • Newton made a further discovery of the utmost importance by overcoming some of the difficulties connected with motion in a path other than a circle.

  • locomotor activity
  • formal step to introduce a matter for consideration by a group;it is a common concept in the procedure of trade unions, students' unions, corporations, and other deliberative assemblies

motion

verb
[L332266]

Forms

  • simple present : motion
  • simple present, singular, third person : motions
  • simple past : motioned
  • present participle : motioning
  • past participle : motioned

Senses

  • to direct with a gesture