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motoric


Definition of motoric

adjective

  • 1 Physiology relating to muscular movement:the infants' motoric and linguistic capabilities
  • 2 (usually motorik) (of music) marked by a repetitive beat suggestive of mechanized action or movement.

Origin:

late 19th century: from motor + -ic, after German Motorik 'motor functions'

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