mobility
[ moh-bil-i-tee ]
/ moʊˈbɪl ɪ ti /
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noun
the quality of being mobile.
Sociology. social mobility.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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in·ter·mo·bil·i·ty, nounnon·mo·bil·i·ty, nounWords nearby mobility
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mobility
/ (məʊˈbɪlɪtɪ) /
noun
the ability to move physicallya knee operation has restricted his mobility; mobility is part of physical education
sociol (of individuals or social groups) movement within or between classes and occupationsSee also vertical mobility, horizontal mobility
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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