motionless — Not moving; completely still or stationary. Without any movement or activity.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not moving; completely still or stationary. Without any movement or activity.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
Example Sentences
- My phone froze and became motionless when I tried to take a selfie with my ex.
- The security guard was so motionless that tourists thought he was a wax figure.
- The deer stood motionless in the headlights, creating a dangerous situation.
motionless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmoʊʃənləs/]
Not moving; completely still or stationary. Without any movement or activity.
Not moving; completely still or stationary. Without any movement or activity.
Stay motionless though restless, even when breathless!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'motio' meaning movement or motion, combined with the English suffix '-less' meaning without or lacking.
Breakdown
motion (movement, from Latin motio) + -less (suffix meaning without or lacking)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My phone froze and became motionless when I tried to take a selfie with my ex.”
“The security guard was so motionless that tourists thought he was a wax figure.”
“The deer stood motionless in the headlights, creating a dangerous situation.”
“During meditation, she tried to keep her body motionless for thirty minutes.”
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