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Definition motion in British English

motion noun

noun
/ˈməʊʃ(ə)n/
1

the process or action of moving

Example

Special instruments record the speed and motion of the atoms.

Example

Muybridge developed high-speed photography of people and animals in motion.

Synonyms and related words
movement transit motion
1.1

a movement that someone or something makes

Example

Rub the horse's coat in a circular motion.

Example

She made a little fluttering motion with her hands.

Synonyms and related words
movement transit motion
2

a formal proposal that people discuss and then vote on in a meeting or debate. Someone proposes a motion (=suggests it), and someone else must second it (=say formally that they support it) before it is accepted for discussion

Example

The Committee will debate the motion today.

Synonyms and related words
agenda AOB apologies
3

the process of getting rid of solid waste from your body

Synonyms and related words
be caught short bedwetting bowel movement
3.1

the solid waste matter that you get rid of from your body

Synonyms and related words
cowpat crap dog dirt
Definition motion in British English