noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being motile (moving) uncountable
2. 2
   a change of position that does not entail a change of location wordnet
3. 3
   The degree to which something is motile countable
4. 4
   ability to move spontaneously and independently wordnet

Synonyms

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locomotionmobilitymotionmotionmotive powermove

Antonyms

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immotility

Example

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"Sperm motility is one of the things tested in a semen analysis."

Etymology

From motile + -ity.

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