locomotor

/ləˈkɒmətər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting movement or locomotion

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a locomotor disorder that limited her mobility.”

2. noun

a muscle or a system of muscles that are involved in locomotion

“The locomotor muscles of the human body are responsible for walking and running.”

3. noun

a device or mechanism that moves or transports something

“The locomotor of the train was faulty, causing it to break down.”

Synonyms

  • ambulatory
  • mobile
  • motile

Antonyms

  • immobile
  • sedentary