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motional

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /məʊʃənl/

KK: /ˈmoʊʃənl/

adjective
Definition

Relating to movement or the act of moving.


Example

The motional aspects of the dance were captivating to the audience.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just watched this motional movie about a dancer's journey.
Sloth B
Oh really? That sounds interesting!
Sloth A
Yeah, it really captures the essence of being motional and passionate about something.
Sloth B
I love films that make you feel deeply like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dynamic
mobile
active
Antonyms
static
immobile
stationary
Root Explanation

Motional → It is formed from "motion" (from Latin "motio", meaning movement) and the suffix "-al" (meaning relating to). The word "motional" refers to something that is related to or characterized by movement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'motion' which means movement, and remember that 'motional' describes something related to that movement.

Visually Confused Words
emotional
optional
notional
unemotional
promotional
emotionally
emotionable
commotional
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