How Do You Spell LOCOMOTE?

Pronunciation: [lˌə͡ʊkəmˈə͡ʊt] (IPA)

The word "locomote" is spelled with a long "o" sound followed by the "k" sound, as indicated by the IPA symbol /lōˈkōmōt/. The word refers to the act of moving from one place to another under one's own power, often used to describe the movement of vehicles and animals. The spelling of the word reflects its Latin roots, with "loco" meaning "place" and "movere" meaning "to move". This word is commonly spelled "locomote" in British English, while "locomote" is more commonly used in American English.

LOCOMOTE Meaning and Definition

  1. Locomote is a verb that refers to the act of moving or traveling from one place to another, especially by means of self-propulsion or by a mechanical device. It implies the action of changing one's position or location in order to reach a different destination. Locomoting can involve the use of various modes of transportation, such as walking, running, crawling, swimming, flying, or using vehicles like cars, trains, boats, or planes.

    The term is often used in relation to living organisms and their ability to move autonomously. In the animal kingdom, locomotion plays a vital role in hunting, gathering food, escaping predators, finding mates, and exploring new territories. It is a fundamental characteristic of mobility and survival.

    In a broader sense, locomote can also encompass the movement of inanimate objects or machinery. For example, an engine propelling a train or a motor powering a vehicle can be said to locomote.

    Overall, locomote refers to the act of physically displacing oneself or an object in space, involving intentional or controlled movement. It is a verb commonly employed when discussing transportation, physical activities, and the mechanics of movement.

Common Misspellings for LOCOMOTE

  • kocomote
  • pocomote
  • oocomote
  • licomote
  • lkcomote
  • llcomote
  • lpcomote
  • l0comote
  • l9comote
  • loxomote
  • lovomote
  • lofomote
  • lodomote
  • locimote
  • lockmote
  • loclmote
  • locpmote
  • loc0mote
  • loc9mote

Etymology of LOCOMOTE

The word "locomote" is derived from two Latin roots: "loco" meaning "place" and "movere" meaning "to move". The Latin term "locomotus" was formed by combining these two roots, and it referred to something or someone that was capable of moving from one place to another. Over time, the word "locomote" evolved in English to specifically denote the action of moving oneself or an object from one location to another.

Similar spelling words for LOCOMOTE

Conjugate verb Locomote

CONDITIONAL

I would locomote
you would locomote
he/she/it would locomote
we would locomote
they would locomote

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be locomoting
you would be locomoting
he/she/it would be locomoting
we would be locomoting
they would be locomoting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have locomote
you would have locomote
he/she/it would have locomote
we would have locomote
they would have locomote

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been locomoting
you would have been locomoting
he/she/it would have been locomoting
we would have been locomoting
they would have been locomoting

FUTURE

I will locomote
you will locomote
he/she/it will locomote
we will locomote
they will locomote

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be locomoting
you will be locomoting
he/she/it will be locomoting
we will be locomoting
they will be locomoting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have locomoted
you will have locomoted
he/she/it will have locomoted
we will have locomoted
they will have locomoted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been locomoting
you will have been locomoting
he/she/it will have been locomoting
we will have been locomoting
they will have been locomoting

IMPERATIVE

you locomote
we let´s locomote

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to locomote

PAST

I locomoted
you locomoted
he/she/it locomoted
we locomoted
they locomoted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was locomoting
you were locomoting
he/she/it was locomoting
we were locomoting
they were locomoting

PAST PARTICIPLE

locomoted

PAST PERFECT

I had locomoted
you had locomoted
he/she/it had locomoted
we had locomoted
they had locomoted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been locomoting
you had been locomoting
he/she/it had been locomoting
we had been locomoting
they had been locomoting

PRESENT

I locomote
you locomote
he/she/it locomotes
we locomote
they locomote

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am locomoting
you are locomoting
he/she/it is locomoting
we are locomoting
they are locomoting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

locomoting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have locomoted
you have locomoted
he/she/it has locomoted
we have locomoted
they have locomoted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been locomoting
you have been locomoting
he/she/it has been locomoting
we have been locomoting
they have been locomoting

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