mobility

American  

[moh-bil-i-tee] / moʊˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. the quality of being mobile.

2. Sociology. social mobility.

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mobility British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• intermobility noun
• nonmobility noun

Etymology

Origin of mobility

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

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• motility vs. mobility

Example Sentences

The condition causes muscle spasms and can affect mobility.

From BBC

"She regained a lot of mobility and function" after receiving a custom mRNA vaccine along with powerful immunotherapy in December, he said.

From Barron's

Fellow participant Sarah Reeve, who has limited mobility with her hands, said these sessions had given her an "injection of creativity".

From BBC

Having a roof over your head is a fundamental human need and is a foundation for financial stability and upward mobility.

From Los Angeles Times

“Having mobility strength is like having done the physical training and having the whole canteen of water as you hike up that mountain,” Chandrasekaran said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• flexibility
• maneuverability