Movent
adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Anything that is moved or that moves, or that gives motion; mover. archaic
"I define force to be the Impetus or Quickness of Motion multiplyed either into it self, or into the Magnitude of the Movent, by means wherof the said Movent works more or less upon the Body that resists it."
- 2 Alternative form of movant. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
- 1 Moving; that moves; that is being moved. obsolete
"It was concluded even now, that to make a moveable to move; the movent vertue must be increased in proportion to the velocity wherewith it is to move."
Example
More examples"It was concluded even now, that to make a moveable to move; the movent vertue must be increased in proportion to the velocity wherewith it is to move."
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