motion

Noun

motion (countable and uncountable; plural motions)

1. (uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
2. (countable) A change of position with respect to time.
3. (physics) A change from one place to another.

   John kept making motions under the table to Elise.

4. (countable) A parliamentary action to propose something.

   The motion to amend is now open for discussion.

Synonyms:

state of progression from one place to another

• movement

change from one place to another

• move
• movement

6 letters in word "motion": I M N O O T.

No anagrams for motion found in this word list.

Words found within motion:

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• Definitions:
• movement: a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something gesture: the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility" a state of change; "they were in a state of steady motion" a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote; "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question" the act of changing location from one place to another; "police controlled the motion of the crowd"; "the movement of people from the farms to the cities"; "his move put him directly in my path" apparent motion: an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object; "the cinema relies on apparent motion"; "the succession of flashing lights gave an illusion of movement" gesticulate: show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave"
• Motion was a live EP released by The Mayfield Four, an American rock band.
• A legal motion is a procedural device in law to bring a limited, contested matter before a court for decision. A motion may be thought of as a request to the judge (or judges) to make a decision about the case. ...
• Motion is the debut album by The Cinematic Orchestra.
• In physics, motion means a continuous change in the position of a body relative to a reference point, as measured by a particular observer in a particular frame of reference. ...
• A motion is a formal step to introduce a matter for consideration by a group. It is a common concept in parliamentary procedure and in the procedure of trade unions, students' unions, corporations, and other deliberative assemblies. ...
• A motion is a general term that describes a document that is filed and a procedure whereby the judge can rule on important questions during the case. For example, if discovery is overdue, a party will file a Motion to Compel Discovery. Generally, no witnesses will be heard. ...
• A request made, by one of the parties to a criminal action, seeking some sort of relief.
• The formal way of directing debate on the floor. It is the way, for example, that a member introduces a measure for debate on the floor.
• A request made to the judge by a litigant or other person connected with the case for a ruling or order.
• a document filed with the court seeking to obtain a ruling or order from the court that is favorable to the party filing a motion.
• A request made by an attorney for a ruling or an order by a judge on a particular issue.
• A formal proposal for action made by a legislator during a committee hearing or floor session.
• A request or petition to the court, usually in written form, relative to a ruling on a point of law.
• Motion and movement in video streaming. Normally we think of motion as natural activities seen on the video, like a moving automobile caught on a security camera, or a person waving their arms as in a two-way videoconference. But in streaming video, motion is any difference in two video frames. ...
• Side to side movements run laterally behind the line of scrimmage by an offensive player, usually a wide receiver, before the ball is snapped.
• A proposal calling for specific action.
• Movement of an object in relation to its surroundings.
• a request from the court for an order for the relief or remedy requested which occurs during the course of a court proceeding;
• A proposal to take a parliamentary action on the House or Senate floor, or in committee. Motions require a vote before they take effect. Example: "Mr. Speaker, I move the House do now adjourn. ...
• A formal request by the defense attorney or Assistant District Attorney that the judge rule on a particular question or issue.
• Change in position of an object relative to a reference point.
• A formal suggestion presented to a legislative body for action by one of its members while the body is meeting.
• An application to the court requesting an order or ruling in favor of the party filing it.
• A change in position, measured by distance and time.
• change of position or place
• The normal forward eastward movement of a planet around the zodiac. See Retrograde Motion below to understand the opposite westward motion of a planet. A planet is stationary direct when it is switching from retrograde motion to prograde motion.
• The ability or power of an object to move. Change of position. The forces that act on bodies determine their direction of movement.
• a formal proposal put forward for a decision by the House, upon which debate takes place.
• A request to have the Presiding Officer make a decision or ruling on an issue related to the appeal. The other party usually responds to a motion (“Response to Motion”), presenting their position.
• The formal request, by either prosecution or defense, for a judge to hear and decide a disputed issue.

• motility ←
• motilities ←
• motiles ←
• motion
• → motional
• → motioned
• → motioner