Locomotion

Pronunciation: /loʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Definitions of locomotion

noun a particular manner or rate of movement

Example Sentences

A1 Animals use locomotion to move from one place to another.

A2 Different species have unique methods of locomotion, such as flying, swimming, or walking.

B1 Scientists study the biomechanics of locomotion to understand how animals move efficiently.

B2 Robotic engineers are developing advanced systems of locomotion inspired by nature.

C1 The evolution of locomotion in vertebrates is a complex and fascinating topic.

C2 Research on locomotion has practical applications in fields such as sports science and rehabilitation.

Examples of locomotion in a Sentence

formal The study focused on the biomechanics of locomotion in various animal species.

informal I love watching videos of animals in motion, their locomotion is so fascinating.

slang Check out that dude's crazy locomotion skills on the dance floor!

figurative Her words had a smooth locomotion, effortlessly guiding the conversation in a new direction.

Grammatical Forms of locomotion

• past tense: locomoted
• plural: locomotions
• comparative: more locomotive
• superlative: most locomotive
• present tense: locomotes
• future tense: will locomote
• perfect tense: has locomoted
• continuous tense: is locomoting
• singular: locomotion
• positive degree: locomotion
• infinitive: to locomote
• gerund: locomoting
• participle: locomoted

Origin and Evolution of locomotion

First Known Use: 1646 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'locomotion' originated from the Latin word 'loco' meaning 'from a place' and 'motio' meaning 'motion'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'locomotion' has come to be specifically associated with the movement of living organisms, particularly animals, from one place to another.