Definitions and Examples of activity, motion
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The state or quality of being active; the condition of engaging in physical or mental work.
Example
Regular activity is essential for maintaining good health.
The act or process of moving or changing position; a change in the position or location of something.
Example
The motion of the waves was mesmerizing.
Key Differences: activity vs motion
- 1Activity refers to the state or quality of being active, while motion refers to the act or process of moving or changing position.
- 2Activity can be mental or physical work, while motion is primarily physical movement.
Effective Usage of activity, motion
- 1Physical Exercise: Use activity to describe any form of physical exercise or movement.
- 2Productivity: Use activity to describe a state of being productive or engaged in work.
- 3Physics: Use motion to describe the movement of objects or particles in physics or mechanics.
Remember this!
The antonyms activity and motion are opposite in meaning to inertion, which implies a lack of activity or motion. Activity refers to the state or quality of being active, while motion refers to the act or process of moving or changing position. Use these words to describe physical exercise, productivity, or the movement of objects in physics or mechanics.