IMMOBILE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

immobile

adjective

(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmō-bəl

Definition of immobile

as in motionless

fixed in a place or position the patient must remain immobile while he is in the MRI unit

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as in static

incapable of moving or being moved a huge, immobile tree of an endangered species that the creators of the theme park decided to make part of the design

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Recent Examples of immobile The highly effective treatment involves sterilizing screwworm pupae -- the immobile stage of the screwworm before metamorphosis -- by exposing them to gamma radiation and then releasing them into the wild to mate with fertile females. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 June 2026 Scales are immobile for much of their life, appearing as small tan to gray bumps. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026 Soon, the cold water and the beach itself fill with people, everyone immobile and sore but deeply satisfied. — E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 10 June 2026 More often than not, a towel was used to cover his immobile hand. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for immobile

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Adjective

Reading someone’s brain during a real conversation is hard because the conventional method requires lying motionless inside an MRI scanner.

— Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
The detective noted that Ramirez then appeared to get pulled under the vehicle, and then was lying motionless.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Definition of motionless

Adjective

Unsure about which format would be most successful, the pair listed half of the figurines under static buy-it-now listings, and livestreamed the other half, both features still existing on the site today.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
The company conducted a successful static fire test on June 29 in preparation for the launch.

— Andrew Jones, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of static

Adjective

Many large facilities use stationary engines or combustion turbines for backup power.

— Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Three points later, France’s Térence Atmane cracked a forehand past a stationary Draper to move up 6-3, 2-6, 4-1 in their first-round match at the ATP Masters 1000 Canadian Open in Montreal, seemingly putting the result beyond doubt.

— The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of stationary

Adjective

But be aware that while this is a tough unit, driving its poles into immovable objects is not recommended.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
As Hollywood continues to soften its stance on artificial intelligence, Guillermo del Toro remains immovable in his opposition to AI in cinema.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026

Definition of immovable

Adjective

Upon her return to Chase Center, Los Angeles Sparks guard Kate Martin receives a pregame tribute video and a standing ovation; Martin played one season for the Valkyries before being cut in training camp this year.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Iyo Sky received a standing ovation for the sunny crowd in Minnesota.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of standing

Adjective

Highly adaptable professionals often feel stuck despite successful career changes, a phenomenon stemming from carrying outdated definitions of success into new roles.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The sluggish job market has shut out new entrants and left people like Ruiz feeling stuck.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

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