Movement /(?)/

Move·ment

Movement

n.
  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.
  2. Manner or style of moving; as, a slow, or quick, or sudden, movement.
  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.
  4. Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion.
  5. The rhythmical progression, pace, and tempo of a piece. (Mus.)
  6. 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. (Mech.)
  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.

Phrases & Compounds
Febrile movement
an elevation of the body temperature; a fever.
Movement cure
See Kinesiatrics.
Movement of the bowels
an evacuation or stool; a passage or discharge.