locomotion

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Noun[edit]

locomotion (usually uncountable; plural locomotions)

  1. The ability to move from place to place, or the act of doing so.
  2. (biology) Self-powered motion by which a whole organism changes its location through walking, running, jumping, crawling, swimming or flying.

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ability to move

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French[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA: /lɔ.kɔ.mɔ.sjɔ̃/

Noun[edit]

locomotion f (plural locomotions)

  1. locomotion

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