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Definition of locomotion

locomotion

/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/
lo · co · mo · tion
Plural:locomotions
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Adjective:locomotive
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locomotion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Movement or the ability to move from one place to another.

Example

"Bipedal locomotion allowed early humans to carry tools and food while traveling across the savanna."

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• Rhymes for locomotion

• Nearby Words

lockstep
lockup
loco
locomotion
locomotive
locoweed
locum

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from the Latin phrase 'loco motivus' ('moving from a place'), combining 'loco' (the ablative singular of 'locus', meaning 'place') and 'motio' ('movement', from 'movere', meaning 'to move').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Locomotion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/locomotion
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