Move"ment (?), n. [F. mouvement. See Move, and cf. Moment.]
1. The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference,
by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion; progress; advancement; as, the movement of an army in marching or maneuvering; the movement of a wheel or a machine; the party of
movement.
2.
Motion of the mind or
feelings; emotion.
3.
Manner or style of moving; as, a
slow, or quick, or sudden, movement.
4. (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.
5.
(Mech.) A system of mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite
character, or for transforming motion; as, the wheelwork of a watch.
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.
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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