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IMMOBILE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Securely fixed in place
Example:
the post was still firm after being hit by the car
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
fixed (securely placed or fastened or set)
Derivation:
immobility (remaining in place)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not capable of movement or of being moved
Classified under:
Similar:
immovable; immoveable; stabile; unmovable (not able or intended to be moved)
immotile; nonmotile ((of spores or microorganisms) not capable of movement)
stiff (not moving or operating freely)
Also:
nonmoving; unmoving (not in motion)
Antonym:
mobile (moving or capable of moving readily (especially from place to place))
Derivation:
immobilize (cause to be unable to move)
immobilize (to hold fast or prevent from moving)
