immobile

[ɪˈməʊbaɪl]

immobile Definition

• 1. not able to move or be moved
• 2. not moving or not intended to be moved

Using immobile: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "immobile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The patient was immobile due to a spinal injury.

• Example

  The statue stood immobile in the park.

• Example

  The car was parked in an immobile position.

• Example

  The ship remained immobile in the harbor.

immobile Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for immobile

• motionless
• stationary
• still
• fixed
• unmoving

Antonyms for immobile

• mobile
• movable
• flexible

Phrases with immobile

• immobile property

  property that cannot be moved, such as land or buildings

  Example

  The company invested in immobile property for long-term growth.

• immobile face

  a facial expression that does not change or show emotion

  Example

  He maintained an immobile face throughout the entire interview.

• immobile army

  an army that is not able to move or advance due to various reasons such as lack of supplies or unfavorable terrain

  Example

  The troops were forced to become an immobile army due to harsh weather conditions.

Origins of immobile

from Latin 'im-' meaning 'not' + 'mobili-', the stem of 'mobilis' meaning 'movable'

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Summary: immobile in Brief

'Immobile' [ɪˈməʊbaɪl] describes something that is unable to move or be moved, or something that is not intended to be moved. It can refer to physical objects like 'The statue stood immobile in the park,' or people like 'The patient was immobile due to a spinal injury.' 'Immobile' also extends to phrases like 'immobile property,' and informal synonyms like 'stuck' or 'frozen.'