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motile


1mo·tile

adj \ˈmō-təl, -ˌtī(-ə)l\

Definition of MOTILE

: exhibiting or capable of movement
mo·til·i·ty \mō-ˈti-lə-tē\ noun

Origin of MOTILE

Latin motus, past participle of movēre
First Known Use: circa 1859

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