Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
locomotor
Adjective
/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tər/
Definition
Relating to movement or the ability to move from one place to another.
Examples
- The child’s locomotor skills developed rapidly as he learned to walk and run.
- Locomotor activities include walking, running, jumping, and climbing.
- Injuries to the spine can affect an individual’s locomotor abilities.
Meaning
The term locomotor refers to anything that involves or is capable of movement. It is often used in the context of physical movement, especially in relation to the muscles and limbs that enable movement in animals and humans.
Synonyms
- mobile
- moving
- ambulatory
- transportational
- kinetic
