Dictionary Check: motion

"motion" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

noun

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

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a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something

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noun

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

Example: "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"
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a state of change

Example: "they were in a state of steady motion"
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noun

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

Example: "he made a motion to adjourn"
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the act of changing location from one place to another

Example: "police controlled the motion of the crowd"
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