Antonyms for motion


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : moh-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmoʊ ʃən


Definition of motion

Origin :
  • late 14c., "suggestion; process of moving," from Old French mocion "movement, motion; change, alteration" (13c.), from Latin motionem (nominative motio) "a moving, a motion; an emotion," from past participle stem of movere "to move" (see move (v.)). Motion picture attested from 1896.
  • noun movement, action
  • noun formal suggestion in a meeting
  • verb gesture, direct
Example sentences :
  • It was incumbent upon Mr. Gladstone to lead the opposition to this motion.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • He could not see how Mr. Roebuck's motion could be resisted.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • July 4, 1864, Mr. Disraeli brought forward his motion of "no confidence."
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Mr. Disraeli's motion was lost, and the ministry was sustained.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Every motion in his great soul was reflected in his face and form.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • It might have been better had I confined myself to seconding the motion.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • He determined on the latter, and put his four troops of cavalry in motion.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • But light and motion and a grand future are waiting for such as he.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • And in the sphere of thought, no less than in the sphere of time, motion is no more.
  • Extract from : « De Profundis » by Oscar Wilde
  • His motion was carried, and he himself was nominated as one of the commissioners.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell

Synonyms for motion

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