1. A condition of turbulent motion. 2a. An agitated disturbance; a hubbub: heard a commotion in the hall.b. Civil disturbance or insurrection; disorder.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English commocioun, from Old French commotion, from Latin commti, commtin-, from commtus, past participle of commovre, to disturb : com-, intensive pref.; see com– + movre, to move; see meu- in Appendix I.
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re, to disturb : com-, intensive pref.; see com– + mov
