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locomotion
[/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: locomotões
locomoção
1.
The act or power of moving from one place to another
The locomotion of animals varies greatly depending on their anatomy.
A locomoção dos animais varia muito dependendo de sua anatomia.
2.
Movement or the ability to move independently
Humans rely on bipedal locomotion for daily activities.
Os humanos dependem da locomoção bípede para atividades diárias.
Synonyms
movement
motion
travel
mobility
Antonyms
immobility
stillness
stagnation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
locomoção
standard usage in medical and scientific contexts
Portugal
locomoção
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
movimento
colloquial alternative in everyday speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
modes of locomotion
animal locomotion
human locomotion
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