C1 adjective Formal

macromotion

/ˌmækroʊˈmoʊʃən/

Refers to large-scale, visible, or significant movement between two parts that are intended to be fixed or stable. In technical and medical contexts, it specifically describes the displacement of a component, such as a prosthetic implant, relative to its surrounding structure.

Exemplos

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The loose bolt caused noticeable macromotion in the bicycle frame during the test ride.

The loose bolt caused noticeable macromotion in the bicycle frame during the test ride.

2

The clinical study monitored the macromotion of the spinal fusion device to ensure long-term stability.

The clinical study monitored the macromotion of the spinal fusion device to ensure long-term stability.

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There is some macromotion in this door hinge that makes it feel really flimsy.

There is some macromotion in this door hinge that makes it feel really flimsy.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
macromotion
Advérbio
macromotionally
Adjetivo
macromotional
Relacionado
macromovement
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'macro' lens on a camera—it sees big things clearly. Macromotion is motion big enough to be seen clearly by the eye, unlike 'micro' motion.

Quiz rápido

The surgeon was concerned that ________ at the hip joint interface would prevent the bone from healing correctly.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: macromotion

Exemplos

1

The loose bolt caused noticeable macromotion in the bicycle frame during the test ride.

everyday

The loose bolt caused noticeable macromotion in the bicycle frame during the test ride.

2

The clinical study monitored the macromotion of the spinal fusion device to ensure long-term stability.

formal

The clinical study monitored the macromotion of the spinal fusion device to ensure long-term stability.

3

There is some macromotion in this door hinge that makes it feel really flimsy.

informal

There is some macromotion in this door hinge that makes it feel really flimsy.

4

Macromotion at the bone-implant interface is a primary mechanical factor in the failure of orthopedic fixations.

academic

Macromotion at the bone-implant interface is a primary mechanical factor in the failure of orthopedic fixations.

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Our engineering team identified macromotion issues in the prototype chassis that need to be addressed before mass production.

business

Our engineering team identified macromotion issues in the prototype chassis that need to be addressed before mass production.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
macromotion
Advérbio
macromotionally
Adjetivo
macromotional
Relacionado
macromovement

Colocações comuns

excessive macromotion excessive macromotion
implant macromotion implant macromotion
detectable macromotion detectable macromotion
interface macromotion interface macromotion
reduce macromotion reduce macromotion

Frases Comuns

subject to macromotion

subject to macromotion

limit macromotion

limit macromotion

zero macromotion

zero macromotion

Frequentemente confundido com

macromotion vs micromotion

Micromotion refers to microscopic movements (often measured in microns), whereas macromotion is large enough to be seen or measured with standard tools.

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Notas de uso

The term is almost exclusively used in engineering, physics, and orthopedic medicine. It usually carries a negative connotation, implying that a structure is failing or unstable.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'macromotion' when they simply mean 'movement'. Use it only when discussing the relative movement of parts that should ideally be static.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'macro' lens on a camera—it sees big things clearly. Macromotion is motion big enough to be seen clearly by the eye, unlike 'micro' motion.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek 'makros' (large or long) and the Latin 'motio' (movement or motion).

Padrões gramaticais

Used as an uncountable noun in technical descriptions Commonly follows adjectives like 'excessive' or 'measurable' Often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., macromotion levels)

Quiz rápido

The surgeon was concerned that ________ at the hip joint interface would prevent the bone from healing correctly.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: macromotion

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B2

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