Simple meaning
What does Motion mean?
Motion means movement.
Dictionary definition
Movement from one place to another.
Example sentences
Motion in a sentence
easy
In science class, we learned about motion.
medium
Our worksheet used motion to describe a material property.
hard
The reading passage explains motion with simple real-world observations from class and home.
Synonyms
Words like Motion
science termUse for vocabulary used in school science contexts.
property wordUse for words describing how materials act or feel.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite propertyUse as a helpful contrast in material or motion descriptions.
different stateUse to compare unlike physical properties.
Word family
Motion word family
Base word
motion
noun
motion
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does motion mean in a physical science context?
Motion means motion means movement.
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