Motion
/ˈmoʊ.ʃən/noun
The act or process of moving or being moved.
Did you know?In medieval alchemy, motion was seen as a vital force in transmuting base metals into gold, symbolizing transformation and the dynamic nature of the universe.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*meue-
“to push, move, or set in motion”
Latin
Latin
movere
“to move, stir, or set in motion”
Old French
Old French
mocion
“a movement or act of moving”
Middle English
Middle English
mocioun
“the act of moving or change of position”
Modern English
English
motion
“the action or process of moving or being moved, often used in a legal or scientific context.”