motion | English to English Dictionary

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motion

('m/oU//S//@/n )

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

Synonym:
gesture

source: wordnet30
a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something(noun.event)

Synonym:
movement

source: wordnet30
a change of position that does not entail a change of location(noun.act)

Example:
The reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise.

Synonym:
motility, move, movement

source: wordnet30
a state of change(noun.state)

Example:
They were in a state of steady motion.

Antonym:
lifelessness, motionlessness, stillness

source: wordnet30
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote(noun.communication)

Example:
He made a motion to adjourn.

Synonym:
question

source: wordnet30
the act of changing location from one place to another(noun.act)

Example:
Police controlled the motion of the crowd.

Synonym:
move, movement

source: wordnet30
an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object(noun.phenomenon)

Example:
The cinema relies on apparent motion.

Synonym:
apparent motion, apparent movement, movement

source: wordnet30
The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or involuntary; -- opposed to rest.(noun)

source: webster1913

show, express or direct through movement(verb.communication)

Synonym:
gesticulate, gesture

source: wordnet30
To make a significant movement or gesture, as with the hand; as, to motion to one to take a seat.(verb)

source: webster1913
To direct or invite by a motion, as of the hand or head; as, to motion one to a seat.(verb)

source: webster1913