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Locomotion (Noun)

Self-propelled movement.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The bird's locomotion through the water was facilitated by its webbed feet and powerful tail.
Human locomotion involves the coordinated movement of the muscles, bones, and nervous system.
The child's unsteady locomotion was a sign that she was still learning to walk.
The team studied the unique locomotion of the kangaroo, which involves hopping on its powerful hind legs.
The paraplegic athlete's advanced wheelchair enabled her to achieve greater speed and efficiency in her locomotion.

The power or ability to move.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The patient regained locomotion after a long and difficult recovery from a spinal cord injury.
The elderly woman lost her locomotion due to a severe case of arthritis that made it impossible for her to walk.
Regular exercise can help maintain locomotion as we age and reduce the risk of mobility-related injuries.
The paralysis had taken away his locomotion, leaving him wheelchair-bound for the rest of his life.
Researchers studied the development of locomotion in young children, observing their progress from crawling to walking.