What is immobility? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of immobility

immobilitynoun

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/ˌɪməˈbɪləti//ˌɪməˈbɪləti/

Where does the word immobility come from?

The word "immobility" comes from the Latin words "in" meaning "not" and "mobilis" meaning "mobile" or " movable". In Latin, the word "immobilis" meant "not movable" or "fixed". This Latin term was later borrowed into Middle English as "immobility", which has retained its original meaning of a lack of movement or inability to move. In medical contexts, "immobility" often refers to a lack of movement or physical activity, particularly in a specific part of the body or as a result of an injury or illness. In a broader sense, "immobility" can also describe a lack of progress, development, or change. Throughout its history, the word has been used in various fields, including medicine, psychology, and philosophy, to describe different forms of stagnation or inactivity.

Vocabulary summary immobility

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Example of vocabulary immobilitynamespace

meaning

the state of not moving

  • the prolonged immobility of flight passengers during long-haul flights
  • Due to a spinal cord injury, the patient has been left with complete immobility from the waist down.
  • The storm brought about a sudden immobility that prevented any attempt to move through the thick snow.
  • The car accident left the driver with partial immobility in her left arm, limiting her ability to perform daily tasks.
  • The elderly woman's advanced arthritis led to increasing immobility, making it difficult for her to climb stairs or get in and out of bed.
meaning

the condition of being unable to move

  • She suffers bouts of immobility and pain.

Synonyms and related words for immobility

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