01 Word definition

motion

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is MOTION a word?

Yes. MOTION is a 6-letter noun. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell MOTION?

M-O-T-I-O-N

MOTION contains 6 letters, begins with M, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

2noun

  1. a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something

Synonyms
gesturemovement
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends10points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is MOTION spelled?

M1O2T3I4O5N6
Starts withMOTFirst 3 letters
Ends withIONLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats O
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About MOTION.

How do you spell MOTION?

MOTION is spelled M-O-T-I-O-N. It contains 6 letters.