What does motioned mean?
Mentioned is the past tense and past participle of mention, a common verb for bringing a person, thing, fact, or topic into a conversation or text. It usually means that the subject was referred to briefly, rather than discussed at length. The form is used in both everyday conversation and formal writing: a report may mention a proposal, while a speaker may mention a concern from the audience. In the common phrase 'not to mention,' it introduces an additional consideration that reinforces the preceding statement. Although mentioned can suggest a relatively small point, it does not necessarily imply that the subject was unimportant; the context determines the emphasis. The word is useful when describing an indirect or brief reference without adding unnecessary detail.
verbPast tense and past participle of mention: to refer to someone or something briefly, especially in speech or writing.
- To refer to someone or something briefly, especially in speech or writing.
"She mentioned that the meeting would begin at noon."
"The report mentioned several ways to reduce costs."
"He was asked about the delay but declined to mention his reasons."
Mentioned is the workhorse of pointing something out: brief, clear, and easy to overlook in a crowded conversation.
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Where does motioned come from?
The word comes from mention, which was borrowed into English from Latin mentionem, a form of mentio meaning 'a call, mention, or reference.' The Latin root ment- is also reflected in English words such as mental and commentary, which concern the mind or thought. In English, mention developed into a common verb for making a brief reference to something, and 'mentioned' is its regular past tense and past participle.
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How motioned is actually used
The form is used as the past tense and past participle of mention. It is common in both formal writing and everyday speech; 'not to mention' introduces an additional point that is itself relatively minor.