Immobile: meaning, definitions and examples

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immobile

 

[ ɪˈmoʊbəl ]

Context #1

unable to move

Not able to move physically; motionless.

Synonyms

fixed, motionless, stationary

Examples of usage

  • He was injured and immobilized in bed for weeks.
  • The immobile patient had to be carried to the ambulance.
Context #2

transportation

A vehicle that is used as a permanent residence or workplace rather than for transportation.

Synonyms

camper van, recreational vehicle

Examples of usage

  • The RV is equipped with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay.
  • Many people choose to live in an immobile like a tiny house on wheels.

Translations

Translations of the word "immobile" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imóvel

🇮🇳 अचल

🇩🇪 unbeweglich

🇮🇩 tidak bergerak

🇺🇦 нерухомий

🇵🇱 nieruchomy

🇯🇵 動かない

🇫🇷 immobile

🇪🇸 inmóvil

🇹🇷 hareketsiz

🇰🇷 움직이지 않는

🇸🇦 غير متحرك

🇨🇿 nepohyblivý

🇸🇰 nepohyblivý

🇨🇳 不动的

🇸🇮 nepremičen

🇮🇸 hreyfingarlaus

🇰🇿 қозғалмайтын

🇬🇪 უძრავი

🇦🇿 hərəkətsiz

🇲🇽 inmóvil

Word origin

The word 'immobile' originated from the Latin word 'immobilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'mobilis' (movable). It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe something that cannot be moved or is stationary.

See also: immobilized.