Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊʃənz] (IPA) 
The word "motions" is spelled with six letters and two syllables. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈmoʊ.ʃənz/. The first syllable "mo" is pronounced with the long o sound /oʊ/ and the second syllable "tions" is pronounced with the sh sound /ʃ/ and the unvoiced s sound /s/, followed by the schwa sound /ə/ and the voiced n sound /n/. The word "motions" can be a noun or a verb, depending on its context.
Motions refers to the act or process of moving or causing movement. It is commonly used to describe physical movements or gestures made by humans or animals. In this context, it refers to the changing positions or actions of various body parts such as limbs, head, or eyes. Motions can also pertain to the movement of objects or substances, such as the motion of a vehicle on a road or the motion of water in a stream.
In a legal context, motions are requests made by a party during legal proceedings, usually asking the court or judge to make a ruling or take a specific action. These motions are often written documents that present arguments and legal reasoning in support of the request. Some examples of common legal motions include motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, or motions for injunctions.
In a parliamentary setting, motions are proposals or initiatives brought forward by members of a parliamentary body for discussion and decision. These motions can range from simple requests for information or action to more complex proposals for new legislation or changes to existing laws.
Overall, motions are actions or proposals aimed at achieving a specific purpose, whether it be physical movement, legal requests, or parliamentary decision-making. They involve initiating or requesting a change, decision, or outcome, depending on the context in which the term is used.
* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.
The word "motions" comes from Middle English "motion", which is derived from Old French "motion" or "mocion". Both of these variants can be traced back to Latin "motio", which means "a movement" or "a proposal". Ultimately, "motio" is derived from the Latin verb "movere", which means "to move".
