MOVEMENT

Definitions

1. 1. The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion; progress; advancement; as, the movement of an army in marching or maneuvering; the movement of a wheel or a machine; the party of movement.
2. 2. Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion.
3. 3. Manner or style of moving; as, a slow, or quick, or sudden, movement.
4. 4. The rhythmical progression, pace, and tempo of a piece. "Any change of time is a change of movement." Busby.
5. 5. One of the several strains or pieces, each complete in itself, with its own time and rhythm, which make up a larger work; as, the several movements of a suite or a symphony.
6. 6. A system of mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming motion; as, the wheelwork of a watch. Febrille movement (Med.), an elevation of the body temperature; a fever. -- Movement cure. (Med.) See Kinesiatrics. -- Movement of the bowels, an evacuation or stool; a passage or discharge.