1. Noun
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. Noun
Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion.
3. Noun
Manner or style of moving; as, a slow, or quick, or sudden, movement.
4. Noun
The rhythmical progression, pace, and tempo of a piece.
5. Noun
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.
6. Noun
A system of mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming motion; as, the wheelwork of a watch.
7. Noun
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
8. Noun
a general tendency to change (as of opinion); "not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book"; "a broad movement of the electorate to the right"
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
9. Noun
a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
Vocabulary classified under Sociology
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