Immobility Meaning
/ˌɪmoʊˈbɪlɪti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality of not moving.
nounThe state or condition of being unable to change one's location, move or be moved.
Sentence Examples
Immobility isn't a recommendable political option.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor was concerned about the prolonged ____ of the patient's legs after the surgery.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Prolonged ____ after a major surgery can increase the risk of developing dangerous blood clots.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French immobilité, equivalent to immobile + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1962 March, “The New Year Freeze-up on British Railways”, in Modern Railways, page 158:
"See how he still covers his face with his hands when he sees me and his immobility and fixed stare are often evident."
— 2003, Alessandra Piontelli, From Fetus to Child: An Observational and Psychoanalytic Study, page 87:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor was concerned about the prolonged ____ of the patient's legs after the surgery.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Prolonged ____ after a major surgery can increase the risk of developing dangerous blood clots.