Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act or power of moving from place to place: The ability of an organism or vehicle to propel itself and change location.
   • The capability of movement: The inherent power or faculty that enables self-propelled motion.

Usage

• Noun:
  • Locomotion is essential for animals to find food and mates.
  • The invention of the wheel was a major advancement in human locomotion.
  • The robot's primary function is bipedal locomotion.

Advanced Usage

• "Means of locomotion": Refers to the specific method or apparatus used for moving.
  • For many city dwellers, the bicycle is a preferred means of locomotion.
• "Forms of locomotion": Denotes different types or modes of movement.
  • Swimming, flying, and walking are all forms of animal locomotion.

Variants and Related Words

• Locomotive (adj): Relating to or having the power of locomotion.
  • The locomotive ability of the new species was studied.
• Locomotive (n): A powered railway vehicle used for pulling trains. (Note: This is a distinct, compound noun).
• Locomotor (adj): Of or pertaining to locomotion.
  • The patient has impaired locomotor skills.

Synonyms

• Movement: The act or process of moving.
• Mobility: The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.
• Travel: The action of traveling, typically over a distance.

Related Phrases

• "Power of locomotion": The capacity or energy required for self-movement.
  • The injury affected the animal's power of locomotion.

Noun

1. self-propelled movement
2. the power or ability to move