— commotional , adj. — commotive , adj.
/keuh moh"sheuhn/ , n.
1. violent or tumultuous motion; agitation; noisy disturbance: What's all the commotion in the hallway?
2. political or social disturbance or upheaval; sedition; insurrection.
[ 1520-30; commotion- (s. of commotio ), equiv. to commot ( us ) ptp. of commovere to COMMOVE + -ion- -ION ]
Syn. 1. disorder, turmoil, tumult, riot, turbulence, bustle. See ado .