immobile

[ ih-moh-buhl, -beel ]

adjective

1. incapable of moving or being moved.
2. not mobile or moving; motionless.

immobile

/ ɪˈməʊbaɪl; ˌɪməʊˈbɪlɪtɪ /

adjective

1. not moving; motionless
2. not able to move or be moved; fixed

Derived Forms

• immobility, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of immobile¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English word from Latin word immōbilis. See im- ², mobile

Example Sentences

Tyson came out aggressively in the first two rounds but was nearly immobile through the second half.

From Los Angeles Times

F1’s rules dictate that aerodynamic components must be “must be rigidly secured and immobile”.

From BBC

Some of “Palm Royale’s” funniest moments involve Norma fighting her immobile mouth to push words out, and Burnett makes a meal of her character’s affliction.

From Los Angeles Times

This is in stark contrast to the alleged, but now refuted "whistle" mechanism, which would have required for the vocal folds to be immobile during voice production.

From Science Daily

The spiny black creatures become largely immobile once infected, leaving them vulnerable to predators.

From Science Magazine

Related Words

• immovable
• stagnant
• static
• stationary