mobility

[ moh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality of being mobile.
2. Sociology. social mobility ( def ).

mobility

/ məʊˈbɪlɪtɪ /

noun

1. the ability to move physically

   mobility is part of physical education

   a knee operation has restricted his mobility

2. sociol (of individuals or social groups) movement within or between classes and occupations See also vertical mobility horizontal mobility
3. time that a resident of a secure unit is allowed to spend outside the unit, as preparation for an eventual return to society

Other Words From

• in·ter·mo·bil·i·ty noun
• non·mo·bil·i·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mobility¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English mobilite, from Latin mōbilitās. See mobile, -ity

Example Sentences

Shadow housing secretary Kevin Hollinrake accused the government of "pulling up the drawbridge on home ownership and limiting aspiration and social mobility".

From BBC

Joint Office of Energy and Transportation said at the CoMotion LA mobility conference in Little Tokyo last week.

From Los Angeles Times

What was the trick to convincing producers that you could handle the mobility scooter that Thelma takes off in?

From Los Angeles Times

And even with an injured leg limiting his mobility, Pregnon still managed to put together one of his best games yet at USC.

From Los Angeles Times

In an impact statement read to the court, Ms Burley said she had been left with frequent pain and mobility issues.

From BBC

Related Words

• flexibility
• maneuverability