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immobile

adjective

im·​mo·​bile (ˌ)i(m)-ˈmō-bəl How to pronounce immobile (audio)
-ˌbī(-ə)l,
 also  -ˌbēl
1
: not moving : motionless
keep the patient immobile
2
: incapable of being moved : fixed
immobility noun

Example Sentences

The tranquilizer made the animal immobile. The accident left her immobile.
Recent Examples on the Web At Onkalo, scientists were able to show how immobile the groundwater is by using helium. Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 These immobile chickens, the complaint alleges, may not be able to access food and water. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 The manufactured lunch wagon gave way to prefabricated immobile restaurants that still carried the look of mobility. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2022 When a new dancer enters the space, the others are often lying immobile on the ground. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2022 His version of fatherhood is one that must transcend the limitations of a body that is immobile from the chest down. Caitlin Gibson, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 Now, unable to bend his leg, Kameron is immobile for at least the summer. Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 15 June 2022 This is nearly impossible with a blog, which is largely immobile and cannot be engaged with agilely. Borya Shakhnovich, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Kyle Lowry, yet to overcome the hamstring strain suffered in the opening round, was largely immobile, without a point or assist. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English in-mobill, from Latin immobilis, from in- + mobilis mobile

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of immobile was in the 14th century

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