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Meaning of immobilized
The primary meaning of "immobilized" is to make something or someone unable to move or function.
Etymology of immobilized
The word "immobilized" originates from the prefix "im-" meaning "not" or "opposite of", "mobilis" meaning "movable", and the suffix "-ize" which forms a verb
The term has its roots in Latin, where "mobilis" is derived from "movēre", meaning "to move"
Historically, the word "immobilized" has been used since the 17th century to describe something or someone that is unable to move or function
Synonyms
paralyzed
stagnant
motionless
stationary
fixed
rigid
frozen
petrified
halted
stopped
blocked
obstructed
restrained
confined
restricted
limited
hindered
impeded
disabled
crippled
handicapped
incapacitated
disabled
helpless
powerless
weak
feeble
frail
debilitated
enfeebled
weakened
shattered
smashed
crushed
destroyed
demolished
ruined
wrecked
totaled
annulled
nullified
invalidated
canceled
repealed
abolished
stopped
ceased
discontinued
suspended
postponed
delayed
detained
arrested
stayed
static
inert
dormant
quiescent
inactive
idle
dormant
Definitions
- Made unable to move or function
- * Unable to move or be moved
- * Deprived of the power of movement or action
Usage Examples
- The car was immobilized after the accident and had to be towed to the repair shop
- * The patient was immobilized in a full-body cast after the surgery
- * The company's assets were immobilized due to the economic downturn
Antonyms
mobilized
activated
enabled
empowered
freed
released
unleashed
liberated
unshackled
unfettered
unencumbered
unrestricted
unconfined
unblocked
unobstructed
facilitated
eased
assisted
aided
supported
strengthened
revitalized
rejuvenated
restored
renewed
revitalized
reactivated
reenabled
restarted
resumed
continued
proceeded
progressed
advanced
accelerated
sped
hastened
quickened
facilitated