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Definition of «immobility»

Immobility refers to a state or condition in which an individual is unable to move or be moved, either physically or metaphorically. It can describe a lack of physical movement or motion, such as when someone is paralyzed or confined to bed rest. Immobility can also refer to being stationary or unchanging, as in a person's refusal to move forward or make progress due to fear or indecision. In broader terms, immobility can represent stagnation, inaction, or the inability to change or adapt to new situations.

Usage examples

  1. The doctor advised the patient with a broken leg to use crutches to help manage their immobility.
  2. The immobility of the statue added to its mystique and grandeur.
  3. The immobility of the traffic due to the accident caused a major delay for commuters.
  4. The immobility of the old couch made it difficult to rearrange the furniture in the living room.
  5. The astronaut experienced a sense of immobility during their spacewalk, floating weightlessly in space.

Phrases with «immobility»

Sentences with «immobility»

  • On another hand, families with little children find it difficult to move about because of immobility of kids. (strollerlab.net)
  • For more on the prevalence of tonic immobility during sexual assault, go to this site. (scientificamerican.com)
  • Police and soldiers, she adds, also experience tonic immobility in traumatic situations and similarly suffer from unnecessary guilt. (scientificamerican.com)
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