Synonyms of locomotion

locomotion

noun

as in mobility

technical the act or power of moving from place to place

studying the locomotion of spiders

Walking is one form of locomotion.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mobility
• movement
• motion
• motility
• motivity
• migration
• shifting
• move
• relocation
• stirring
• dislocation
• shift
• writhing
• twitching
• flapping
• stir
• fiddling
• waving
• wriggling
• fidgeting
• squirming
• flailing
• squirm

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• immobility
• inertia
• termination
• stillness
• cessation
• expiration
• stop
• stoppage
• pause
• discontinuance
• halt
• finish
• shutdown
• lapse
• inertness
• ending
• shutoff
• surcease
• motionlessness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of locomotion

Studies on bird locomotion, for instance, have also revealed similarities with theropod dinosaurs. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Eventually this will turn into your baby figuring out how to coordinate their hands and feet toward forward locomotion—and boom! —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024

The fourth generation, known as Honey Badger 4.0, has added a surprising new skill to its repertoire: underwater locomotion. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024

The robot is also well-suited for industrial inspections across diverse settings and can contribute to research and development in robotics and locomotion. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024