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Meaning of remain motionless
The primary meaning of "remain motionless" is to stay still and not move.
Etymology of remain motionless
The word "remain" comes from the Old French "remainer", which is derived from the Latin "remans", the present participle of "remansere", meaning "to stay behind"
The word "motionless" comes from the Old French "motion", which is derived from the Latin "motus", meaning "movement", and the suffix "-less", indicating a lack or absence of something
Synonyms
stay still
be stationary
remain stationary
stay put
stay in place
remain in place
be immobile
be frozen
be paralyzed
be petrified
be rigid
be stiff
be unmoving
be unchanging
stay frozen
stay rigid
stay stiff
remain frozen
remain rigid
remain stiff
stay unmoving
stay unchanging
be static
be inert
be lifeless
be inanimate
be motionless
be stock-still
be stuck
be rooted
be transfixed
Definitions
- To stay in one place and not move, either voluntarily or involuntarily
- * To be in a state of inactivity or dormancy, either physically or metaphorically
Usage Examples
- The statue remains motionless in the park, a testament to the artist's skill
- * The patient was instructed to remain motionless during the surgery to ensure a smooth procedure
- * The trees remain motionless in the stillness of the night, their leaves barely rustling