C1 verb Formal

trimotion

/traɪˈmoʊʃən/

To coordinate or execute movement along three planes or axes simultaneously. It is typically used in technical contexts such as mechanical engineering, physical therapy, or advanced robotics to describe complex, multi-directional motion.

Examples

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1

The new fitness machine is designed to trimotion the user's joints, allowing for a more natural range of movement.

The new fitness machine is designed to move the user's joints in three directions at once, allowing for a more natural range of movement.

2

To achieve maximum precision, the robotic limb must trimotion its joints according to the pre-programmed coordinates.

To achieve maximum precision, the robotic limb must move its joints across three axes according to the pre-programmed coordinates.

3

Check out how that high-tech camera rig can trimotion to follow the action perfectly.

Check out how that high-tech camera rig can move in three directions to follow the action perfectly.

Word Family

Noun
trimotion
Verb
trimotion
Adverb
trimotionally
Adjective
trimotional
Related
trimotionality
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Triathlon' (3 sports) combined with 'Motion'. You are performing three motions as one!

Quick Quiz

The mechanical arm was programmed to _______ the cargo into the storage bay to avoid obstacles.

Correct!

The correct answer is: trimotion

Examples

1

The new fitness machine is designed to trimotion the user's joints, allowing for a more natural range of movement.

everyday

The new fitness machine is designed to move the user's joints in three directions at once, allowing for a more natural range of movement.

2

To achieve maximum precision, the robotic limb must trimotion its joints according to the pre-programmed coordinates.

formal

To achieve maximum precision, the robotic limb must move its joints across three axes according to the pre-programmed coordinates.

3

Check out how that high-tech camera rig can trimotion to follow the action perfectly.

informal

Check out how that high-tech camera rig can move in three directions to follow the action perfectly.

4

The study analyzes how the human spine begins to trimotion during high-impact athletic activities.

academic

The study analyzes how the human spine begins to move multi-directionally during high-impact athletic activities.

5

Our latest manufacturing hardware can trimotion components into place, reducing assembly time by thirty percent.

business

Our latest manufacturing hardware can move components into place across three planes, reducing assembly time by thirty percent.

Word Family

Noun
trimotion
Verb
trimotion
Adverb
trimotionally
Adjective
trimotional
Related
trimotionality

Common Collocations

trimotion capabilities the ability to move in three directions
trimotion control managing movement across three axes
trimotion dynamics the mechanics of multi-directional movement
seamlessly trimotion to move in three directions without interruption
trimotion sequence a series of three-dimensional movements

Common Phrases

in a state of trimotion

moving in three dimensions simultaneously

locked out of trimotion

unable to move in multiple planes

the trimotion effect

the result of triple-axis coordination

Often Confused With

trimotion vs transition

Transition refers to changing from one state to another, while trimotion refers to moving in three directions at once.

trimotion vs triple motion

Triple motion is a phrase describing three separate movements, whereas trimotion is the specific verb for the integrated action.

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Usage Notes

Trimotion is a specialized verb, most common in engineering and biomechanics. It implies that the movement is not just three separate steps, but a single, integrated motion across three dimensions.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'trimotion' as a noun only; remember that in technical English, it can function as a verb meaning to perform the action.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Triathlon' (3 sports) combined with 'Motion'. You are performing three motions as one!

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin prefix 'tri-' (three) and the Latin 'motio' (to move).

Grammar Patterns

Regular verb (trimotion, trimotioned, trimotioning) Can be used transitively (to trimotion something) or intransitively
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Cultural Context

This term is frequently encountered in Western ergonomics and the design of high-end office furniture or physical therapy equipment.

Quick Quiz

The mechanical arm was programmed to _______ the cargo into the storage bay to avoid obstacles.

Correct!

The correct answer is: trimotion

Related Words

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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