Definition of MOVEMENT. Meaning of MOVEMENT. Synonyms of MOVEMENT
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Definition of MOVEMENT
Movement Movement Move"ment, n. [F. mouvement. See Move, and cf.
Moment.]
1. The act of moving; change of place or posture;
transference, by any means, from one situation to another;
natural or appropriate motion; progress; advancement; as,
the movement of an army in marching or maneuvering; the
movement of a wheel or a machine; the party of movement.
2. Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion.
3. Manner or style of moving; as, a slow, or quick, or
sudden, movement.
4. (Mus.)
(a) The rhythmical progression, pace, and tempo of a
piece. ``Any change of time is a change of movement.'
--Busby.
(b) One of the several strains or pieces, each complete in
itself, with its own time and rhythm, which make up a
larger work; as, the several movements of a suite or a
symphony.
5. (Mech.) A system of mechanism for transmitting motion of a
definite character, or for transforming motion; as, the
wheelwork of a watch.
Febrille movement (Med.), an elevation of the body
temperature; a fever.
Movement cure. (Med.) See Kinesiatrics.
Movement of the bowels, an evacuation or stool; a passage
or discharge.
Syn: Motion.
Usage: Movement, Motion. Motion expresses a general idea
of not being at rest; movement is oftener used to
express a definite, regulated motion, esp. a progress.
