mobilities
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/moʊˈbɪlɪti/
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/məʊˈbɪlɪti/
(mobility)
ease of movement
Etymology
'mobility' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mobilitas', where 'mobilis' meant 'movable'.
'mobility' changed from Old French 'mobilite' (from Late Latin 'mobilitas') and entered Middle English in forms such as 'mobylite', eventually becoming the modern English word 'mobility'.
Initially, it meant 'movableness' or 'the quality of being movable', but over time it evolved to its current senses of 'ability to move' and extended uses such as social or systemic movement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to move or be moved freely and easily (physical movement or agility).
Physical mobilities often decrease with age.
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Noun 2
the capacity to move between social or economic positions (social mobility).
Educational reforms aimed to increase mobilities for low-income families.
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Noun 3
patterns or flows of movement of people, goods, or information (used in academic and policy contexts).
Researchers study urban mobilities to understand commuting and migration trends.
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Last updated: 2025/09/20 02:56