mobility

[moh-bil-i-tee]

noun

1. the quality of being mobile.

2. Sociology.,  social mobility.

mobility

/ məʊˈbɪlɪtɪ /

noun

1. the ability to move physically

   a knee operation has restricted his mobility

   mobility is part of physical education

2. sociol (of individuals or social groups) movement within or between classes and occupations See also vertical mobility horizontal mobility

3. time that a resident of a secure unit is allowed to spend outside the unit, as preparation for an eventual return to society

Other Word Forms

• intermobility noun
• nonmobility noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mobility¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English mobilite, from Latin mōbilitās. See mobile, -ity

Example Sentences

In Ningbo it appeared she had not fully recovered from last week's illness, and her lower back problem, which flares up from time to time, hindered her mobility.

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They also may need assistance in orientation, mobility and navigating spaces.

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But it increased inequality and decreased social mobility.

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That turned it into an anchor for Black economic mobility as families built wealth through homeownership.

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Most of the company’s workforce has significant disabilities, such as blindness and limited mobility.

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Related Words

• flexibility 
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