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Motion Definition, Usage & Examples in English (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：act of moving (motion)

motion 🔊

/ˈmoʊʃən/

The act or process of moving or changing position.

Motion illustration of a person jogging, showing dynamic movement and action in a park.

act of moving 🔊

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/ækt əv ˈmuːvɪŋ/

The state or process of changing position or location.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'motio' (a moving), from 'movere' (to move).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'motion' as 'move' + 'tion', a noun for action or proposal.

📖 Example

The constant motion of the waves was calming to watch from the shore. 🔊 The constant motion of the waves was calming to watch from the shore.

🔗 Collocations

in motion – moving or active

set in motion – to start a process

motion picture – a movie or film

🔄 Synonyms

movement (n.) – the act or process of moving

action (n.) – the process of doing something

activity (n.) – the state of being active

🚫 Antonyms

stillness (n.) – the absence of movement

rest (n.) – cessation of movement

🌱 Derivatives

motive (n.) – a reason for action

motivate (v.) – to provide with a motive

motor (n.) – a machine that produces motion

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'motio', meaning 'a moving'. Extended in English to formal proposals in parliamentary procedure, reflecting its dual use in physical and procedural contexts.

Meaning 2：formal proposal (motion)

motion 🔊

/ˈmoʊʃən/

A formal proposal made in a meeting or debate for people to discuss and vote on.

Motion diagram of a formal business proposal being presented in a conference room meeting.

formal proposal 🔊

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/ˈfɔːrməl prəˈpoʊzəl/

A suggestion formally made in a meeting for discussion and decision.

📁 Category：Laws & Regulations 🔖 Level：中级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The committee passed the motion to start the community garden project next month. 🔊 The committee passed the motion to start the community garden project next month.

🔗 Collocations

make a motion – to formally propose something

second a motion – to support a proposal

table a motion – to postpone discussion

🔄 Synonyms

proposal (n.) – a plan or suggestion

resolution (n.) – a formal decision or statement

suggestion (n.) – an idea put forward for consideration

🚫 Antonyms

opposition (n.) – resistance or disagreement

rejection (n.) – the act of refusing a proposal