Mobile: meaning, definitions and examples
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mobile
[ ˈməʊbaɪl ]
phone
A portable telephone that can make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while the user is moving within a telephone service area.
Synonyms
cell phone, cellular phone, smartphone
Examples of usage
- I always have my mobile with me in case of emergencies.
- She left her mobile at home and couldn't be reached.
Translations
Translations of the word "mobile" in other languages:
🇵🇹 móvel
🇮🇳 मोबाइल
🇩🇪 mobil
🇮🇩 bergerak
🇺🇦 мобільний
🇵🇱 mobilny
🇯🇵 モバイル
🇫🇷 mobile
🇪🇸 móvil
🇹🇷 mobil
🇰🇷 모바일
🇸🇦 متحرك
🇨🇿 mobilní
🇸🇰 mobilný
🇨🇳 移动的
🇸🇮 mobilni
🇮🇸 farsími
🇰🇿 мобильді
🇬🇪 მობილური
🇦🇿 mobil
🇲🇽 móvil
Word origin
The word 'mobile' originated in the late 15th century from the Latin word 'mobilis', meaning movable. It originally referred to something that could be moved or moved easily. In the context of technology, 'mobile' started being used in the 20th century to describe portable communication devices. Over time, the word has become synonymous with cell phones and other handheld electronic gadgets.