com·mo·tion  (k ə-m ōsh ən)
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n.1. A condition of turbulent motion. 2. a. An agitated disturbance; a hubbub: heard a commotion in the hall. b. Civil disturbance or insurrection; disorder.
[Middle English commocioun, from Old French commotion, from Latin commōtiō, commōtiōn-, from commōtus, past participle of commovēre, to disturb : com-, intensive pref.; see COM- + movēre, to move; see meuə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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