'Febrile movement' definitions:

Definition of 'Febrile movement'

From: GCIDE
  • Movement \Move"ment\, n. [F. mouvement. See Move, and cf. Moment.]
  • 1. The act of moving in space; change of place or posture; motion; as, the movement of an army in marching or maneuvering; the movement of a wheel or a machine. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Manner or style of moving; as, a slow, or quick, or sudden, movement. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Transference, by any means, from one situation to another; a change of situation; progress toward a goal; advancement; as, after months of fruitless discussion there was finally some movement toward an agreement. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • 4. Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. (Mus.) (a) The rhythmical progression, pace, and tempo of a piece. "Any change of time is a change of movement." --Busby. (b) One of the several strains or pieces, each complete in itself, with its own time and rhythm, which make up a larger work; as, the several movements of a suite or a symphony. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. (Mech.) A system of mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming motion; as, the wheelwork of a watch; as, a seventeen jewel movement. [1913 Webster]
  • 7. A more or less organized effort by many people to achieve some goal, especially a social or artistic goal; as, the women's liberation movement; the progressive movement in architecture. [PJC]
  • Febrile movement (Med.), an elevation of the body temperature; a fever.
  • Movement cure. (Med.) See Kinesiatrics.
  • Movement of the bowels, an evacuation or stool; a passage or discharge. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Motion.
  • Usage: Movement, Motion. Motion expresses a general idea of not being at rest; movement is oftener used to express a definite, regulated motion, esp. a progress. [1913 Webster]