movement

move•ment

[[t]ˈmuv mənt[/t]] n.

1) the act, process, or result of moving

2) a particular manner or style of moving

3) Usu., movements. actions or activities, as of a person or a body of persons

4) mil a change of position or location of troops or ships

5) abundance of events or incidents

6) rapid progress of events

7) the progress of events, as in a narrative or drama

8) fia the stylistic representation of motion in a work of art

9) a series of actions or activities directed or tending toward a particular end

10) the course, tendency, or trend of affairs in a particular field

11) a diffusely organized or heterogeneous group of people or organizations tending toward or favoring a generalized common goal

12) the price change in the market of some commodity or security

13) phl

bowel movement

14) hor the working parts or a distinct portion of the working parts of a mechanism, as of a watch

15) mad mus

a) a principal division or section of a sonata, symphony, or the like

b) motion; rhythm; time; tempo

16) pro Pros. rhythmical structure or character

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Etymology: 1350–1400; ME < MF