movability
|mov-a-bil-i-ty|
C1
/ˌmuːvəˈbɪləti/
ability to be moved
Etymology
Etymology Information
'movability' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'movibilitas,' where 'movibilis' meant 'able to be moved.'
Historical Evolution
'movibilitas' changed from Old French word 'movabilité' and eventually became the modern English word 'movability.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the quality of being able to be moved,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being able to be moved or changed in position.
The movability of the furniture makes it easy to rearrange the room.
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Last updated: 2025/07/29 05:31