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motion

The film projector creates the illusion of motion.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The process or action of moving or being moved: The act of changing physical position or location.
    • A formal proposal put to a legislature, committee, or other deliberative body for discussion and decision: A suggestion for action.
    • A gesture or movement: A specific movement of the body or a part of it, especially one used to communicate.
    • An optical illusion of movement created from a rapid sequence of static images: The apparent movement seen in film or animation.

  2. Verb:

    • To direct or signal someone with a gesture: To make a movement, typically with the hand or head, to indicate an idea or command.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The constant motion of the waves was calming. (The continuous movement of the waves was calming.)
    • She seconded the motion to increase funding. (She supported the proposal to increase funding.)
    • He made a sweeping motion with his arm. (He made a broad, sweeping gesture with his arm.)
    • The film creates the illusion of motion from still pictures. (The film creates the appearance of movement from still pictures.)

  • Verb:

    • The guard motioned for us to stop. (The guard signaled for us to stop with a gesture.)
Advanced Usage
  • "In motion": Actively moving or operating; having been started.
    • The project is finally in motion. (The project has finally started and is progressing.)
  • "Set/put something in motion": To start a process or series of events.
    • The new policy set major reforms in motion. (The new policy initiated major reforms.)
  • "Motion picture": A movie; a film. (Note: This is a compound noun listed separately as a variant.)
  • "Motion to dismiss" (Legal): A formal request for a court to dismiss a case.
Variants and Related Words
  • Motionless (adj): Completely still; without any movement.
    • The cat remained motionless, watching the bird.
  • Motion picture (n): A film; a movie.
  • Motility (n): The ability to move spontaneously and independently. (Often used in biological/medical contexts, e.g., gastrointestinal motility).
  • Emotion (n): A strong feeling. (Etymologically related, from Latin 'to move out').
Synonyms
  • Movement: The act or process of moving.
  • Proposal: A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration.
  • Gesture: A movement of part of the body to express an idea or meaning.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Motion to (do something): To formally propose that a group do something.
    • I motion to adjourn the meeting. (I formally propose that we end the meeting.)
  • Motion for someone to do something: To signal for someone to do something.
    • She motioned for the waiter to come over. (She gestured for the waiter to come to the table.)
Related Idioms
  • Go through the motions: To do something mechanically or without sincere feeling or interest, often because it is required.
    • After years in the job, he was just going through the motions. (He was doing the work without any real enthusiasm.)
  • Perpetual motion: The concept of a machine that can run indefinitely without an energy source. (Used figuratively to describe constant, tireless activity).
    • Her energy was like a perpetual motion machine. (She seemed to have endless energy.)
motion

The film projector creates the illusion of motion.

Noun
  1. an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object
    • the cinema relies on apparent motion
    • the succession of flashing lights gave an illusion of movement
  2. the act of changing location from one place to another
    • police controlled the motion of the crowd
    • the movement of people from the farms to the cities
    • his move put him directly in my path
  3. a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
    • he made a motion to adjourn
    • she called for the question
  4. a state of change
    • they were in a state of steady motion
  5. a change of position that does not entail a change of location
    • the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise
    • movement is a sign of life
    • an impatient move of his hand
    • gastrointestinal motility
  6. a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
  7. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
Verb
  1. show, express or direct through movement
    • He gestured his desire to leave

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