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mo·tion·less

 (mō′shən-lĭs)
adj.
Having or making no motion.
mo′tion·less·ly adv.
mo′tion·less·ness n.
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Adv.1.motionlessly - without moving; in a motionless manner; "he saw the black-haired man waiting motionlessly behind the opposite side of the platform"
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