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

Looking back in history, the steam engine developed by James Watt in 1769 not only revolutionized the power of machines but also revolutionized locomotion when applied to steamships and steam locomotives. —Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024

The ability to switch between these different flight modes underlies a hummingbird’s singular agility, says study co-author Doug Altshuler, a zoologist at the University of British Columbia specializing in complex locomotion. —Ellyn Lapointe, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024

However, these robots can easily lose their locomotion functionality if damaged by external accidents or internal malfunctions. —Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2024

Quadrupedal robots have played a crucial role in various environments, from structured environments to complex harsh terrains, thanks to their agile locomotion ability. —Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2024