What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “ambulative”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “ambulative”

The antonyms of ambulative are bedridden and immobile. The antonyms bedridden and immobile describe a state of being unable to move or walk around.

Explore all Antonyms of “ambulative”

• bedridden
• immobile

Definitions and Examples of bedridden, immobile

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

bedridden

Confined to bed due to illness, injury, or disability.

Example

After her surgery, she was bedridden for several weeks and had to rely on others for assistance.

immobile

Unable to move or be moved; motionless.

Example

The car accident left him with a broken leg, making him immobile for several months.

Key Differences: bedridden vs immobile

• 1. Bedridden refers specifically to being confined to bed due to illness, injury, or disability.
• 2. Immobile is a more general term that describes the inability to move or be moved.

Effective Usage of bedridden, immobile

• 1. Medical Context: Use bedridden to describe patients who are confined to bed due to illness, injury, or disability.
• 2. General Context: Use immobile to describe anything that is unable to move or be moved.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of ambulative are bedridden and immobile. Bedridden refers specifically to being confined to bed due to illness, injury, or disability, while immobile is a more general term that describes the inability to move or be moved. These words can be used in medical contexts to describe patients or in general contexts to describe anything that is unable to move or be moved.