non-motile
|non-mo-tile|
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/nɒnˈmoʊtaɪl/
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/nɒnˈməʊtaɪl/
lacking movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-motile' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'motile' from Latin 'motilis', meaning 'capable of movement'.
Historical Evolution
'motilis' transformed into the English word 'motile', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-motile'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'motile' meant 'capable of movement', and with 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not capable of movement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of movement; lacking the ability to move independently.
The non-motile bacteria rely on external forces for movement.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 07:01