non-motion

non--mo·tion

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Definitions of non-motion word

noun non-motion the action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement. 1
noun non-motion power of movement, as of a living body. 1
noun non-motion the manner of moving the body in walking; gait. 1
noun non-motion a bodily movement or change of posture; gesture. 1
noun non-motion a proposal formally made to a deliberative assembly: to make a motion to adjourn. 1
noun non-motion Law. an application made to a court or judge for an order, ruling, or the like. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English mocio(u)n < Latin mōtiōn- (stem of mōtiō), equivalent to mōt(us) (past participle of movēre to move) + -iōn- -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".