Mo*til"i*ty (?), n. [Cf. F. motilité.] (Physiol.) Capability of motion;
contractility.
Mo"tion (?), n. [F., fr. L. motio, fr. movere, motum, to move. See
Move.] 1. The act, process, or state of changing place or position;
movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another,
whether voluntary or involuntary; -- opposed to rest.
Speaking or mute, all comeliness and grace attends thee, and each
word, each motion, forms.
Milton.