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beweglich — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • mobile adj Able to move or be moved easily, rather than staying fixed in one place.
  • motile adj In organisms: having the power to move spontaneously.
  • movable adj Capable of being moved, lifted, carried, drawn, turned, or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; not fixed or stationary.
  • spry adj Quick, nimble, and full of energy, especially for one's age.
  • versatile adj Able to do many different things well, or adaptable to many different uses.

Senses

beweglich is used for these senses in English:

  • mobile (biology) Capable of being moved, aroused, or excited; capable of spontaneous movement.
  • motile (physiology) In organs: having the power to move their contents, or to change their shape or tension by writhing or contracting as required by their particular physiological functions.
  • movable Capable of being moved, lifted, carried, drawn, turned, or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; not fixed or stationary.
  • spry Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active.
  • versatile Capable of doing many things competently.

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).

motile — full definition

  1. adj In organisms: having the power to move spontaneously.
  2. adj In organs or organelles: capable of producing motion.
  3. adj In organs: having the power to move their contents, or to change their shape or tension by writhing or contracting as required by their particular physiological functions.
  4. adj Of or relating to those mental images that arise from the sensations of bodily movement and position.

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