Definition

Relating to or involving movement or the ability to move, especially in a coordinated way.

Example

The therapist focused on improving the child's motoric skills through various exercises.

Conversation

I heard that your new dance routine has some really interesting motoric elements.

Yeah, it's all about repetition and keeping the rhythm steady.

That sounds cool! I love when choreography has a strong motoric feel to it.

Exactly, it makes the performance so much more engaging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Motoric → It is derived from "motor" (from Latin "motor", meaning mover) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "motoric" refers to something that is related to movement or the ability to move.

Memory Tip

Think of 'motor' as something that 'moves' and '-ic' meaning 'pertaining to'. This helps you remember that 'motoric' relates to movement.

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