non-mobility
|non/mo/bil/i/ty|
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/nɑn-moʊˈbɪlɪti/
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/nɒn-məʊˈbɪlɪti/
(mobility)
ease of movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-mobility' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'mobility' from Latin 'mobilitas', where 'mobilis' meant 'movable'.
Historical Evolution
'mobilitas' transformed into the Old French word 'mobilité', and eventually became the modern English word 'mobility'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mobilitas' meant 'movable', but 'non-mobility' evolved to mean 'the state of not being able to move'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of not being able to move or be moved.
The non-mobility of the patient required special care.
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Last updated: 2025/01/30 14:29