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 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 The Rams’ celebrated young defense needed only to smother immobile Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold deep in his territory in the final five minutes to regain possession and have a real shot at winning last season’s NFC championship. — Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for immobile

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Adjective

On a recent afternoon outside the temple in central Kerala, Raman stood motionless as two children played, giggling and hugging its trunk.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Even then, Uranus looked like a faint, motionless star rather than a glowing planet.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of motionless

Adjective

From an anti-static option to Super-Grip slip-resistant soles, the style has been embraced by professionals across a variety of fields, including medical professionals and chefs.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
The company will support static-fire testing, hypersonic vehicles, kinetic effectors, energetics handling, and destructive testing.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of static

Adjective

For our drone, the whole thing is rotating, so there are no stationary parts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Built for renewables Unlike conventional zinc batteries that rely on a stationary electrode, the slurry continuously circulates between a storage tank and the battery cell while zinc reversibly switches between its metallic and ionic forms.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Definition of stationary

Adjective

Their semi-final against France is an utterly tantalising prospect; a classic clash of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 July 2026
But if Spain, the reigning European champion, and goalkeeper Unai Simón were the immovable objects, Belgium, playing in the quarterfinals for the third time in four World Cups, was an unstoppable force.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of immovable

Adjective

Fans chasing atmosphere can weigh the perks of upgrading, whether that means a club level, a standing-room social area or a section known for being the loudest in the building.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
The fans gave it, then gave it again, this time in the form of a standing ovation after Djokovic won the tiebreak and stood at Centre Court, his arms stretched wide.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of standing

Adjective

The gap between founders who build steadily and those who stay stuck in reactive mode year after year almost never comes down to capability.

— Skye Blanks, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
One live roach on a warewash area cutting board, possibly the same one with five dead roaches stuck to it.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

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