motion
motion Lexical Profile
motion Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.
"The gentle rocking motion of the boat soon lulled the passengers to sleep."
A meaningful bodily movement, especially of the hand or head, made to convey an intention or signal; a gesture.
"With a quick motion of her hand, she signaled the waiter to bring the bill."
A formal proposal put forward for debate and vote in a deliberative assembly or legislative meeting, or an application made to a court or judge for an order or ruling.
"The defense attorney filed a motion to dismiss the charges due to insufficient evidence."
• verb
To direct or guide someone by making a gesture with the hand, arm, or head.
"The host motioned for us to take a seat near the window."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French motion, from Latin mōtiō ('a moving, an emotion'), derived from the past participle stem of movēre ('to move').