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/
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
Complete inability to move
Immobility tests ability, but never breaks mobility of spirit.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '움직이지 않는다'는 뜻의 immobilis에서 파생되었습니다. 중세 시대 의학서에서 환자의 상태를 기록할 때 자주 사용되었던 용어입니다.
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📝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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