Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'locomotion'

English Word: locomotion

Key Russian Translations:

• Локомоция [ləkəˈmot͡sɨjə] - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Medium (Common in scientific and biological contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with scientific terminology and basic Russian noun declensions)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Локомоция: [ləkəˈmot͡sɨjə]

Note on Локомоция: The stress is on the third syllable ("mo-"), which is a common challenge for English speakers. Pronounce the "ts" as in "bits" and the final "ya" softly.

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Meanings and Usage:

The act of moving from one place to another, especially in a biological or mechanical context.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Локомоция - Used in formal, scientific, or educational contexts to describe animal or human movement, such as in biology textbooks.

Usage Examples:

• В биологии локомоция играет ключевую роль в выживании животных.

  In biology, locomotion plays a key role in the survival of animals.

• Типы локомоции у насекомых включают ползание и летание.

  Types of locomotion in insects include crawling and flying.

• Исследования локомоции человека помогают в разработке протезов.

  Studies of human locomotion help in developing prosthetics.

• Локомоция млекопитающих эволюционировала для адаптации к разным средам.

  Locomotion in mammals has evolved to adapt to various environments.

• В робототехнике имитируют локомоцию для создания автономных устройств.

  In robotics, locomotion is imitated to create autonomous devices.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Локомоция" is a feminine noun (feminine gender, third declension). It follows standard Russian noun inflection patterns with some irregularities due to its borrowed origin from English/French via Latin.

Note: The word is invariant in terms of gender and does not change in adjectives, but always inflects by case as shown.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Движение (dvizhenie) - More general term for movement, often used interchangeably in everyday contexts.
  • Передвижение (peredvizhenie) - Emphasizes relocation, with a slight nuance towards transportation.
• Antonyms:
  • Недвижность (nedvizhnost') - Immobility or stillness.

Related Phrases:

• Способ локомоции (sposob lokomotcii) - Means of locomotion; used in discussions of animal adaptations.
• Эволюция локомоции (evolyutsiya lokomotcii) - Evolution of locomotion; common in biological studies.
• Механизм локомоции (mekhanizm lokomotcii) - Mechanism of locomotion; refers to the physical processes involved.

Usage Notes:

"Локомоция" directly corresponds to the English "locomotion" in scientific and technical fields, but it's less common in casual speech. Use it in formal contexts like academic papers or biology classes. Be mindful of case endings when integrating into sentences, as Russian requires agreement. If multiple translations exist, choose "движение" for broader, everyday movement to avoid sounding overly technical.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "локомоция" interchangeably with "движение" in all contexts. Incorrect: "Его локомоция была быстрая." (This sounds awkward in non-scientific settings.) Correct: "Его движение было быстрое." Explanation: "Локомоция" is specific to biological or mechanical movement, while "движение" is more versatile.

• Error: Forgetting to decline the noun properly. Incorrect: "Изучить локомоция" (missing genitive case). Correct: "Изучить локомоцию." Explanation: In Russian, nouns must agree in case with prepositions and verbs.

Cultural Notes:

"Локомоция" is a borrowed term from Western scientific vocabulary, reflecting Russia's integration of global biological concepts. It doesn't carry strong cultural connotations but is prominent in Russian educational materials on evolution and physiology, influenced by figures like Ivan Pavlov in behavioral studies.

Related Concepts:

• Движение
• Передвижение
• Моторика