immobility

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10

Definition of immobility

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The quality of not moving.
    “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.”
    “See how he still covers his face with his hands when he sees me and his immobility and fixed stare are often evident.”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The quality of not moving.
    “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.”
    “See how he still covers his face with his hands when he sees me and his immobility and fixed stare are often evident.”
  2. (countable, uncountable)The state or condition of being unable to change one's location, move or be moved.
    “Immobility is a big problem for many people who can't afford a car.”

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Etymology

From Middle French immobilité, equivalent to immobile + -ity.

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