immotile

[ ih-moht-l ]

adjective

1. not able to move; not motile.

immotile

/ ɪˈməʊtaɪl; ˌɪməʊˈtɪlɪtɪ /

adjective

1. (esp of living organisms or their parts) not capable of moving spontaneously and independently

Derived Forms

• immotility, noun

Other Words From

• im·mo·til·i·ty [im-oh-, til, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of immotile¹

First recorded in 1870–75; im- ² + motile

Example Sentences

The men also had a higher percentage of immotile sperm that are unable to swim, the researchers stated in the study.

From Fox News

Nearly all cocci are immotile, while the bacilli may or may not be.

From Project Gutenberg

While many forms are fixed to the substratum, others are free, being in this condition either motile or immotile.

From Project Gutenberg

The cause of this luminosity is Micrococcus phosphorens, an immotile round, or almost round organism.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• immobile
• immutable
• impassive
• inflexible
• motionless
• stationary
• steadfast
• uncompromising
• unshakable
• unyielding