Definitions
- Describing an object or organism that cannot move on its own. - Referring to a device or machine that is not designed to be moved frequently. - Talking about a person who is unable to move due to injury, illness, or disability.
- Describing an object or organism that is completely incapable of movement. - Referring to a device or machine that is fixed in place and cannot be moved. - Talking about a person who is completely unable to move due to injury, illness, or disability.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of movement.
- 2Both words can be used to describe objects, devices, machines, organisms, or people.
- 3Both words are negative in connotation, implying a limitation or disability.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree of movement: Nonmobile implies limited or restricted movement, while immobile suggests complete lack of movement.
- 2Usage: Nonmobile is more commonly used to describe living things, while immobile is more often used to describe inanimate objects.
- 3Connotation: Nonmobile has a neutral or slightly negative connotation, while immobile has a stronger negative connotation.
- 4Scope: Nonmobile can refer to objects or organisms that are not designed or capable of movement, while immobile specifically refers to objects or organisms that are incapable of movement.
- 5Intensity: Nonmobile is less intense than immobile, which implies a complete and permanent lack of movement.
Remember this!
Nonmobile and immobile are synonyms that describe a lack of movement. However, nonmobile implies limited or restricted movement, while immobile suggests complete lack of movement. Nonmobile is more commonly used to describe living things, while immobile is more often used to describe inanimate objects. Both words have negative connotations, but immobile is stronger in intensity and scope.
