ˈmu:vmənt n. 1
the act or an
instance of
moving or
being moved. 2 a the moving parts of a
mechanism (esp. a clock or watch). b a
particular group of
these. 3 a a
body of persons
with a
common object (the
peace movement). b a
campaign undertaken by
such a body. 4 (usu. in pl.) a person's activities
and whereabouts,
esp. at a particular
time. 5 Mus. a
principal division of a longer
musical work,
self-sufficient in terms of key,
tempo,
structure, etc. 6 the
progressive development of a
poem, story, etc. 7
motion of the bowels. 8 a an
activity in a
market for some commodity. b a
rise or
fall in
price. 9 a
mental impulse. 10 a development of
position by a
military force or
unit. [ME f. OF f. med.L movimentum (as MOVE)]