mobile — meaning in English

English meaning

• cell noun The smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
• mobile adj Able to move or be moved easily, rather than staying fixed in one place.
• motive noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.

Senses

mobile is used for these senses in English:

• cell (US, NZ, AU, Philippines, informal) A cellular phone.
• mobile (biology) Capable of being moved, aroused, or excited; capable of spontaneous movement.
• mobile (sculpture) A kinetic sculpture or decorative arrangement made of items hanging so that they can move independently from each other.
• mobile phone A portable telephone that connects with the cellular telephone network
• motive Relating to motion and/or to its cause
• motive (law) Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour. [from 18th c.]

cell — full definition

1. noun The smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
2. noun A small locked room in a prison or police station.
3. noun A device that stores electrical energy, used alone or grouped into a battery.
4. noun A small group forming part of a larger, often secretive, organization.

mobile — full definition

1. adj Able to move or be moved easily, rather than staying fixed in one place.
2. adj Relating to mobile phones or portable devices.
3. noun A mobile phone (chiefly British English).

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