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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLocomotion
/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The ability to move from one place to another.
"The study of locomotion in animals reveals fascinating adaptations to their environments." - 2
The act or process of moving or being moved.
"Locomotion can be achieved through various means, such as walking, running, or swimming."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'locomotion' originates from the Latin word 'locomotio', which combines 'locus' meaning 'place' and 'motio' meaning 'motion'. It evolved in the 19th century to describe the act of moving from one place to another, particularly in biological contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Locomotion" is said worldwide
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locomotion
Transliteration: lokomotion
"La locomotion est essentielle pour la survie des espèces."
Fortbewegung
Transliteration: fort-be-veg-ung
"Die Fortbewegung ist ein wichtiger Aspekt der Tierbiologie."
locomozione
Transliteration: lokomotsione
"La locomozione degli animali è un campo di studio affascinante."
locomoción
Transliteration: lokomotion
"La locomoción es fundamental para la vida de los seres vivos."
locomoção
Transliteration: lokomosaun
"A locomoção é um aspecto crucial na biologia animal."
गतिशीलता
Transliteration: gatiśīlatā
"गतिशीलता जीवों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
运动
Transliteration: yùndòng
"运动是生物生存的基本能力。"
운동
Transliteration: undong
"운동은 생물의 생존에 필수적입니다."
運動
Transliteration: undō
"運動は生物の生存に不可欠です。"
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