immobile — not moving; motionless
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not moving; motionless
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmoʊbaɪl/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's old car has been immobile in the garage for ten years.
- The statue stood immobile while pigeons used it as a toilet.
- After eating too much at the buffet, I was immobile on the couch.
immobile
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈmoʊbaɪl/]
not moving; motionless
The broken elevator left dozens of people immobile between two floors.
After the heavy snowstorm, the buses remained immobile all morning. (mobile = able to move + im- = not)
The immobile automobile was finally pulled free with a tow cable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'immobilis', derived from the prefix 'im-' (not) combined with 'mobilis' (movable), which comes from 'movere' (to move).
Breakdown
im- (not) + mobil- (movable, from movere 'to move') + -e (adjective ending) = immobile
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather's old car has been immobile in the garage for ten years.”
“The statue stood immobile while pigeons used it as a toilet.”
“After eating too much at the buffet, I was immobile on the couch.”
“The security guard remained immobile at his post all night.”
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