🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

locomoção

Pronunciation / Transliteration: lokomosaun

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Locomotion/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A locomoção é um aspecto crucial na biologia animal."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability to move from one place to another.

    "The study of locomotion in animals reveals fascinating adaptations to their environments."
  2. 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 'movere' meaning 'to move'. It evolved in the late 19th century to describe the act of moving from one place to another.

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