movement
0 antonyms and opposites of movement, grouped by meaning.
Noun — An act of changing position or place, or the general fact of not being still.
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Etymology
From Old French movement, from Latin movere 'to move', with the noun suffix -ment.
Full origin of movement →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a movement and a campaign?
A campaign is an organised push towards a specific goal, usually with a clear end point and identifiable leaders. A movement is broader and longer-lived, made up of many people and often many campaigns, and it rarely has a single command structure.
How many movements does a symphony have?
Classical symphonies typically have four movements, usually a fast opening, a slow movement, a dance-like third and a lively finale. Composers depart from this freely, and some symphonies have three or five.
Is movement countable or uncountable?
Both. Uncountable when it means motion in general, as in 'freedom of movement', and countable when it means a single act of moving or an organised group, as in 'a sudden movement' or 'two protest movements'.