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Meaning of immobile
The primary meaning of the word "immobile" is unable to move or be moved.
Etymology of immobile
The word "immobile" originates from the Latin words "im-" meaning "not" and "mobilitas" meaning "movability" or "mobility", with "mobilitas" derived from "mobilis" meaning "movable"
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is unable to move or be moved
Synonyms
stationary
static
motionless
still
unmoving
frozen
rigid
fixed
stable
unchanging
inert
lifeless
paralyzed
crippled
handicapped
disabled
helpless
powerless
feeble
weak
frail
sedentary
dormant
quiescent
inactive
idle
sluggish
slow
torpid
lethargic
comatose
insensible
numb
paralyzed
petrified
stuck
anchored
moored
rooted
anchored
secured
fastened
immovable
unmovable
indestructible
permanent
lasting
enduring
persistent
constant
unchanged
unalterable
Definitions
- Unable to move or be moved
- * Not changing or moving, and therefore appearing to be permanent or unchanging
Usage Examples
- The patient was immobile after the accident and had to be lifted onto the stretcher
- * The statue has been immobile in the park for decades, watching over the city
- * After the stroke, she was left immobile and had to rely on her family for care
Antonyms
mobile
movable
movable
motile
kinetic
dynamic
active
agile
nimble
quick
swift
fast
rapid
speedy
prompt
brisk
lively
energetic
vigorous
forceful
powerful
strong
robust
sturdy
able
capable
proficient
skilled
adaptable
flexible
variable
changing
mutable
unstable
fluctuating
transient
temporary
ephemeral