locomotion
/ˌləʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/noun★Intermediate
general
The action or process of moving from one place to another.
Birds use flight as their primary form of locomotion.
This means that flying is how birds move from one place to another.
The robot's locomotion system allows it to navigate obstacles.
This describes how the robot moves around and avoids barriers.
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The term is often used in biology, robotics, and transportation contexts.
Collocations
means of locomotiona method or tool used for moving from one place to anotherlocomotion systema mechanism or structure that enables movement
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means of locomotionphrase
a method or tool used for moving from one place to another
💡Pro Tip
Scientific Context
In biology, locomotion refers to how animals or humans move, such as walking, flying, or swimming.
⚡Gold Rule
Technical vs. General Use
In technical fields like robotics, locomotion describes the mechanical systems that enable movement.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'locomōtiō', from 'locus' (place) + 'mōtiō' (movement).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe how organisms or machines move.
Word Breakdown
loco
place
rootmotion
movement
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