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immobilitythe state of not moving or being unable to move

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of not moving or being unable to move

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪmoʊˈbɪləti/

Korean meaning: 움직이지 않거나 움직일 수 없는 상태, 부동성

Korean pronunciation: 이-모-빌-러-티 (강세: 빌)

Example Sentences

  • The sloth's immobility is actually a survival strategy to avoid predators.
  • My cat's immobility in front of the fish tank is both amusing and concerning.
  • The traffic jam caused complete immobility on the highway for three hours.

immobility

NOUN

//ˌɪmoʊˈbɪləti//

the state of not moving or being unable to move

immobility concept
💡 Concept

Complete inability to move

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immobility rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Immobility tests ability, but never breaks mobility of spirit.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪmoʊˈbɪləti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

🌳Etymology

Prefixim--
Rootmobil
Suffix--ity

Origin

라틴어에서 온 단어로, '움직이지 않는다'는 뜻의 immobilis에서 파생되었습니다. 중세 시대 의학서에서 환자의 상태를 기록할 때 자주 사용되었던 용어입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

mobilityabilitystability
mobility
ability
stability

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📝Examples

The sloth's immobility is actually a survival strategy to avoid predators.

😄 Fun example

My cat's immobility in front of the fish tank is both amusing and concerning.

The traffic jam caused complete immobility on the highway for three hours.

😄 Fun example

His immobility during horror movies is legendary - he doesn't even blink!

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

stillnessmotionlessnessinactivityparalysis

Antonyms

mobilitymovementmotion

Related

mobileimmobileparalyzestationarystatic