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Immobility: meaning, definitions and examples

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immobility

 

[ ɪˌmoʊˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

inability to move

Immobility refers to the state of being unable to move or the quality of not moving. It is often associated with physical disabilities, injuries, or medical conditions that limit a person's ability to move freely.

Synonyms

motionlessness, rigidity, stagnation

Examples of usage

  • The patient's immobility after the accident required extensive physical therapy.
  • Old age can sometimes bring about a sense of immobility in the joints.
  • She was struck with a sudden sense of immobility as fear gripped her heart.

Translations

Translations of the word "immobility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imobilidade

🇮🇳 अचलता

🇩🇪 Unbeweglichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakmampuan bergerak

🇺🇦 нерухомість

🇵🇱 nieruchomość

🇯🇵 不動

🇫🇷 immobilité

🇪🇸 inmovilidad

🇹🇷 hareketsizlik

🇰🇷 부동

🇸🇦 عدم الحركة

🇨🇿 nepohyblivost

🇸🇰 nepohyblivosť

🇨🇳 不动

🇸🇮 nepremičnost

🇮🇸 óhreyfing

🇰🇿 қозғалыссыздық

🇬🇪 უძრაობა

🇦🇿 hərəkətsizlik

🇲🇽 inmovilidad

Etymology

The word 'immobility' is derived from the Latin word 'immobilis', which combines the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') with 'mobilis' (meaning 'movable'). The concept of immobility has been explored in various fields, including medicine, psychology, and philosophy. It is a fundamental aspect of human experience, as individuals navigate the challenges of physical limitations and the desire for freedom of movement.

See also: mob, mobster.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,638, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.