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immobility
CEFRC1
/ˌɪmoʊˈbɪlɪti/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The state of being unable to move.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe state or condition of being unable to change one's location, move or be moved.
Examples
Immobility is a big problem for many people who can't afford a car.
Immobility isn't a recommendable political option.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
- Synonyms
- 1
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningThe quality of not moving.
More examples
In contextSee how he still covers his face with his hands when he sees me and his immobility and fixed stare are often evident.
Common to all Regions were frozen points, which were troublesome not only because of immobility, but because failure to close prevented operation of detector circuits.
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Origin
noun
From Middle French immobilité, equivalent to immobile + -ity.