motion
UK: ˈməʊʃən | US: ˈmoʊʃən
n. the act or process of moving or being moved
n. a formal proposal in a meeting or court
n. a gesture or movement of the body
motion = mot<move> + ion<noun suffix>
- mot (from Latin motus, meaning "movement" or "to move")
- ion (a suffix forming nouns, often indicating an action or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word "motion" traces back to Latin motio (a moving), derived from movere (to move). The root mot has been widely adopted in English (e.g., "motor," "emotion") to convey movement or change. The suffix -ion transforms verbs into nouns, solidifying "motion" as the concept of movement. This logical progression—from action to abstract noun—reflects Latin's influence on scientific and formal English.
The constant motion of the ocean waves is mesmerizing.
She made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Detectives studied the suspect's motion on the security footage.
Newton's laws describe the motion of objects.
The dancer's fluid motion captivated the audience.