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Motion
01
the process or act of moving or changing place
Examples
The scientist studied the motion of the pendulum to understand the principles of physics.
She observed the motion of the waves as they crashed against the shore.
02
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
03
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
04
a state of change
05
the act of changing location from one place to another
06
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
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.
Animation relies on motion to bring characters to life.
08
a piece of machinery or moving mechanism
to motion
01
show, express or direct through movement
Lexical Tree
demotion
motional
motionless
motion
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