immobility — the 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/
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
Complete inability to move
Immobility tests ability, but never breaks mobility of spirit.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin immobilis, meaning 'not moving' or 'motionless'. It was frequently employed in medieval medical texts to describe the physical condition of patients, particularly those unable to move.
Breakdown
im- (not) + mobilis (movable, from movere 'to move') + -ity (state or condition). The prefix im- is the Latin negative, mobilis relates to motion, and -ity forms an abstract noun denoting a state or quality.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“His immobility during horror movies is legendary - he doesn't even blink!”
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