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motions

/ˈmoʊʃənz/ /ˈmoʊʃnz/

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A state of progression from one place to another.

Examples :

"The gentle motions of the swing lulled the baby to sleep. "

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A change of position with respect to time.

Examples :

"The astronomer studies the motions of the planets to understand how they orbit the sun. "

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A change from one place to another.

Examples :

"The motions of the family's car were slow as they moved from their house to the park. "

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A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.

Examples :

"The motion to amend is now open for discussion."

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An entertainment or show, especially a puppet show.

Examples :

"The children were delighted by the traveling show and its amusing motions with the colorful puppets. "

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From κίνησις (kinesis); any change. Traditionally of four types: generation and corruption, alteration, augmentation and diminution, and change of place.

Examples :

"The motions of the planets, visible in the night sky, fascinated the young astronomer. "

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Movement of the mind, desires, or passions; mental act, or impulse to any action; internal activity.

Examples :

"The student considered the teacher's question, and the motions of her mind wrestled with different possible answers before she finally spoke. "

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A formal request, oral or written, made to a judge or court of law to obtain an official court ruling or order for a legal action to be taken by, or on behalf of, the movant.

Examples :

"The lawyer filed several motions asking the judge to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence. "

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A movement of the bowels; the product of such movement.

Examples :

""The doctor asked the patient about the frequency and consistency of his motions." "

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Change of pitch in successive sounds, whether in the same part or in groups of parts. (Conjunct motion is that by single degrees of the scale. Contrary motion is when parts move in opposite directions. Disjunct motion is motion by skips. Oblique motion is when one part is stationary while another moves. Similar or direct motion is when parts move in the same direction.)

Examples :

"The choir director demonstrated the different types of motions in the melody, showing how the notes could move up step-by-step (conjunct), in opposite directions (contrary), or jump around (disjunct). "

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A puppet, or puppet show.

Examples :

"The children were delighted by the colorful motions at the puppet show. "

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A piece of moving mechanism, such as on a steam locomotive.

Examples :

"The mechanic carefully inspected the steam locomotive's motions for any signs of wear and tear. "

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To gesture indicating a desired movement.

Examples :

"He motioned for me to come closer."

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To introduce a motion in parliamentary procedure.

Examples :

"At the student council meeting, Sarah motions to postpone the vote on the new dress code until next week. "

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To make a proposal; to offer plans.

Examples :

"During the meeting, Sarah motions to increase the marketing budget. "

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