mobility
4 synonyms and 1 antonyms for mobility, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The ability to move around freely or easily.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use mobility
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle French mobilité, ultimately from Latin mobilitas ("ease of movement"), the same root that gives us "mobile."
Full origin of mobility →Frequently asked questions
What does “mobility” mean?
The word “mobility” means the ability to move around freely or easily. In plain terms, how easily something (or someone) can move — physically, or up and down the social ladder.
How do you pronounce “mobility”?
“Mobility” is pronounced muh-BIH-lih-tee (/moʊˈbɪlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “mobility” in a sentence?
Here is “mobility” used in a sentence: “The physical therapy program helped restore mobility to her injured knee.”
What is the opposite of “mobility”?
The opposite of “mobility” — its antonyms — is immobility.
What part of speech is “mobility”?
“Mobility” is a noun.
Where does the word “mobility” come from?
The word “mobility” comes from Latin. From Middle French mobilité, ultimately from Latin mobilitas ("ease of movement"), the same root that gives us "mobile.".
Is “mobility” a common word?
“Mobility” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “mobility” have?
“Mobility” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ability to move around freely or easily.
What is the difference between mobility and movement?
Movement is the act of moving itself, while mobility is the ability to move around freely or easily. A person can have good mobility even while sitting still, because the word describes capacity rather than action.
What is the opposite of mobility?
The direct opposite of mobility is immobility, the inability to move or be moved. In the social sense, the opposite idea is a lack of social mobility, where people stay fixed at one economic level.