motionless

UK: ˈməʊʃənləs | US: ˈmoʊʃənləs

Definition

  1. adj. not moving; completely still

  2. adj. lacking activity or progress

Structure
motion <movement>less <without>
Etymology

motionless = motion<movement> + less<without>

  • motion: From Latin motio (movement), derived from movere (to move).
  • less: Old English suffix -lēas, meaning "without" or "lacking."

Etymology Origin:
The word combines "motion," rooted in the Latin concept of movement, with the Old English suffix "-less," which negates the root. Literally, it means "without movement," reflecting a clear, logical progression from physical motion to its absence.

Examples

  1. The cat remained motionless, watching the bird intently.

  2. The lake was motionless under the calm morning sky.

  3. He stood motionless, afraid to make a sound.

  4. The abandoned factory was eerily motionless.

  5. Her face was motionless, revealing no emotion.