immobile

adjective

(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmō-bəl How to pronounce immobile (audio)
Definition of immobilenext
1
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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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobile
  1. motionless
  2. static
  3. stationary
  4. immovable
  5. standing
  6. still
  7. unmovable
  8. stuck
Adjective
  • Video shows the woman lying face up, motionless on the sidewalk as the man yelled and pointed at her face.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of motionless
Adjective
  • Very static like this opera and this intensity and this mythological stuff and very heavy.
    — John Bleasdale, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The companies successfully completed a static hot-fire test for the Stage 2 solid rocket motor of the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI).
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of static
Adjective
  • While his four bandmates are largely stationary, Oyoque throws himself — and his flowing hair that hangs well past his shoulders — around the stage with the abandon of an Olympic medalist.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • It can be deployed both in a stationary configuration and on mobile platforms, such as a Rheinmetall HX truck, as well as on naval vessels.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of stationary
Adjective
  • Inauspicious for a player who is supposed to be an immovable mountain.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of immovable
Adjective
  • Broadway producers traditionally gauge audience reaction by warm applause at the end of Act 1 or a standing ovation during curtain call.
    — William Earl, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The home was built with energy-efficient insulated panels, Hardie Board siding, a standing-seam metal roof, and impact-resistant windows and doors.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of standing
Adjective
  • The noise of heavy machinery drifts up into the still morning air.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • The still images are imprinted into your mind, capturing all that emotion and passion that many felt in the moment.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Definition of still
Adjective
  • Americans are increasingly looking overseas to dodge the growing problems that have become an unmovable force at home.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • Graham quickly emerged as an unmovable conservative advocate for American military strength.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 28 July 2026
Definition of unmovable
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
Definition of stuck

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