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Motion
Examples
The planet 's motion around the sun is elliptical.
02
the use of gestures or movements, especially of the hands, to convey prearranged or recognized signals
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
motions
Examples
The teacher used hand motions to guide the students.
03
a change in position that does not involve relocation of the object
Examples
The wheel exhibits rotational motion.
04
a state of continuous change or activity
Examples
Life is always in motion.
05
the action of moving from one place to another
Examples
He recorded the motion of the vehicle along the track.
06
a formal proposal presented for discussion and voting in a deliberative assembly
Examples
The senator submitted a motion to amend the law.
07
an illusion of movement created by displaying a series of still images of a moving object in quick succession
Examples
The movie uses motion to create realistic action sequences.
08
a moving part or mechanism within a machine, especially one that converts or transmits energy to produce coordinated movement
Examples
The locomotive 's valve motion synchronized the pistons efficiently.
to motion
01
to indicate, direct, or communicate something using a movement or gesture
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
motion
3rd person singular
motions
Present participle
motioning
Past simple
motioned
Past participle
motioned
Examples
He motioned for the waiter to bring the menu.
Lexical Tree
demotion
motional
motionless
motion
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