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Meaning of motionlessness
The state of being completely still and unmoving.
Etymology of motionlessness
The word "motionlessness" originated from the combination of "motion" (from Old French 'motion', from Latin 'motio', from 'movere', to move) and the suffix "-lessness" (from Old English '-leas', meaning without or devoid of).
Historically, the term has been used to describe a state of complete stillness or inactivity, often in contrast to movement or action.
Synonyms
stillness
quietness
calmness
serenity
peacefulness
tranquility
immobility
stability
steadiness
firmness
rigidity
stiffness
inertness
inactivity
dormancy
stagnation
quiescence
repose
rest
inaction
inertia
stagnation
numbness
paralysis
petrification
frozenness
fixedness
stationariness
unmovability
unmovingness
steadfastness
unwaveringness
unchangingness
Definitions
- The state of being stationary or unmoving, lack of movement or activity.
- * A condition of being inactive or dormant.
Usage Examples
- The statue's motionlessness was eerie, as if it might come to life at any moment.
- * After hours of motionlessness, the patient finally showed signs of regaining consciousness.
- * The motionlessness of the forest at dawn was a surreal experience, with only the sound of birds breaking the silence.
Antonyms
movement
action
activity
motion
energy
dynamism
agitation
commotion
turbulence
unrest
turmoil
upheaval
instability
volatility
fluidity
flexibility
mobility
mutability
changeability
variability
instability
unsteadiness
shakiness
wavering
fluctuation
oscillation
vibration