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Motion

🔄 Synonyms of "Motion"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
movementnoun	Physical motion between points in space.
questionnoun	A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative.
gesturenoun	A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
moveverb	(intransitive) To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
gesticulateverb	(intransitive) To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
gesticulationnoun	The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.
apparent movementnoun	an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object
apparent motionnoun	an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object

↔️ Antonyms of "Motion"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
stillnessnoun	The quality or state of being still.
motionlessnessnoun	The property of being motionless.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Motion"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
movementnoun	Physical motion between points in space.
movenoun	The act of moving; a movement.
gesturenoun	A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
gesticulateverb	(intransitive) To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
gesticulationnoun	The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.
questionnoun	A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative.
apparent motionnoun	an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object
apparent movementnoun	an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object
movingnoun	(uncountable) The relocation of goods
movernoun	Someone who or something that moves.
progressnoun	Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.
startnoun	The beginning of an activity.
relocationnoun	The act of moving from one place to another.
closurenoun	An event or occurrence that signifies an ending.
offsetnoun	Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
travelnoun	The act of traveling; passage from place to place.
amendmentnoun	(especially US) An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.
remedynoun	A medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease.
gangnoun	A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city.
applicationnoun	(computing) A computer program or the set of software that the end user perceives as a single entity as a tool for a well-defined purpose. (Also called: application program; application software.)