locomotor

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Having to do with moving from one place to another.

Pronunciation

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lohkuhmohter

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IPA pronunciation (US)

loʊkəˈmoʊtɚ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

Of or relating to locomotion
Of or pertaining to movement or locomotion.

noun

Something that is capable of locomotion.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency: Rare

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Of or relating to locomotion

Used this way, locomotor is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Neutral
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Not strongly marked
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: No strong connotation
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Pertaining

locomotor ataxialocomotor movement

Other combinations

locomotor activitylocomotor systemlocomotor behaviorlocomotor apparatuslocomotor organslocomotor pattern

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

locomotivenounDerived noun · specialist
A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

locomotor ataxianounCompound term
Syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence.

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Synonyms

Sense: of or relating to locomotion

locomotive

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