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Movement (?), n. [F. mouvement. See Move, and cf. Moment.]
1. The act of moving in space; change of place or posture; motion; as, “the movement of an army in marching or maneuvering; the movement of a wheel or a machine”.
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2. Manner or style of moving; as, “a slow, or quick, or sudden, movement”.
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3. Transference, by any means, from one situation to another; a change of situation; progress toward a goal; advancement; as, “after months of fruitless discussion there was finally some movement toward an agreement”.
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4. Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion.
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5. (Mus.) (a) The rhythmical progression, pace, and tempo of a piece. “Any change of time is a change of movement.” Busby. (b) One of the several strains or pieces, each complete in itself, with its own time and rhythm, which make up a larger work; as, “the several movements of a suite or a symphony”.
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6. (Mech.) A system of mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming motion; as, the wheelwork of a watch; as, “a seventeen jewel movement”.
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7. A more or less organized effort by many people to achieve some goal, especially a social or artistic goal; as, “the women's liberation movement; the progressive movement in architecture”.
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Febrile movement (Med.), an elevation of the body temperature; a fever. -- Movement cure. (Med.) See Kinesiatrics. -- Movement of the bowels, an evacuation or stool; a passage or discharge.
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Syn. -- Motion. -- Movement, Motion. Motion expresses a general idea of not being at rest; movement is oftener used to express a definite, regulated motion, esp. a progress.
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