moto

1 of 2

noun

mo·​to

ˈmōt(ˌ)ō,

ˈmō(ˌ)tō

plural -s

: movement with regard to musical tempo

moto-

2 of 2

combining form

: motion : motor

motofacient

motoneuron

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Italian, movement, motion, from Latin motus, from motus, past participle of movēre to move

Combining form

motion entry 1 & motor entry 2

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