Mobility Meaning
/mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe ability to move; capacity for movement.
nounA tendency to sudden change; mutability, changeableness.
Sentence Examples
The team lacked mobility.
Wheelchairs give people with physical disabilities more mobility.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
None
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the accident, his ____ was very limited, and he could barely walk.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Regular physical exercise is very important for maintaining good ____ and joint health as people grow older.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French mobilité, and its source, Latin mōbilitās (“mobility”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I find the enduring existence of high heels both a frustrating mystery and a testament to the triumph of women’s neuroses over their mobility."
— 2015 June 15, Hadley Freeman, The Guardian:
"In the late 19th and early 20th century, the festive season was also a period of great mobility before, during and after Christmas Day. But the railways kept working."
— 2022 December 14, David Turner, “The Edwardian Christmas getaway...”, in RAIL, number 972, page 32:
"The difficulty of rising up the economic ladder is reflected in the decline in mobility in the United States. […] The frustration over the lack of mobility is particularly acute for those without college degrees."
— 2020 July 28, Thomas B. Edsall, “Trump Is Trying to Bend Reality to His Will”, in New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the accident, his ____ was very limited, and he could barely walk.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Regular physical exercise is very important for maintaining good ____ and joint health as people grow older.