immobile

Meanings

• adjective

  Unable to move or be moved; stationary.

• adjective

  Lacking the ability to move or act.

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

mobile

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Synonyms

fixed , sessile , unmovable

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Rhymes

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mobile , obstacle , noble , mobilize , applause

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Variants

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immobile , immobilities , immobility

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'immobilis', meaning unmovable or unchanging.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'immobile' is often used in scientific contexts to describe organisms that do not move or have a fixed position, such as corals or barnacles.

2. In chess, a king that is in checkmate is said to be in 'check' or 'checkmate', which comes from the Latin word 'caput mortuum', meaning 'dead head' or 'immobile head'.

3. The term 'immobile' is also used in astronomy to describe celestial bodies that do not move relative to each other, such as stars in the same constellation.

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1. immobility: The state of being unable to move or be moved.

2. stasis: A state of standstill or immobility, often used in medical contexts.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'immobile' is often used metaphorically to describe characters or situations that are unchanging or unyielding. In art, immobile objects such as statues or still lifes can evoke a sense of calm and stability.

How to Memorize "immobile"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an object that is completely still and unmovable, such as a statue or a rock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'immobile' with the idea of something that doesn't move or change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Immobilize I'm Mobile' to remember that 'immobile' means unable to move.

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