motion

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Motion' is to move or cause to move. In a broader sense, it can imply the act or process of moving, or a particular manner of moving, be it slow or fast, smooth or jerky.

Examples in Different Contexts

In film, capturing 'motion' can involve various techniques. A cinematographer might explain, 'For that scene, we used high-speed cameras to depict motion in a unique, slowed manner.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The graphic animation is looking stiff, we have to work on making the character's movements more fluid.

Response:

Absolutely, we need to add more motion options that can mirror human movements closely.

Business

Scenario:

We need to discuss the proposed allocation of resources for the upcoming project during the next board meeting.

Response:

We should indeed make a motion in the meeting to approve the resource allocation for the project.