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 question then becomes whether the immobile Goldin would stand as such an alternative. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for immobile

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Adjective

In a scary scene at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson lay motionless on the field following the opening kickoff against the New England Patriots.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
On the flight after the impromptu stop, Yeltsin sat motionless with his head in his hands, considering the bare shelves of Soviet food markets.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of motionless

Adjective

But Fosdick’s real radicalism lay in his insistence that Scripture was not static or inerrant but needed to be read in the context of an evolving culture and country.

— Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
With the completion of Ship 41's first static fires, SpaceX could be on track to launch Flight 14 sometime in early to mid-September.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of static

Adjective

There’s a rowing machine and stationary bike to go with yoga mats and a fitness ball.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Save for a brief moment where the musicians’ platforms rise, the plexiglass pod housing drummers Mike Palmer and Milton Sledge remains stationary.

— Heather Bushman, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of stationary

Adjective

Rules that had been defended as immovable were changed in days.

— Akolisa Ufodike, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Defined by details like soft movement and romantic layering, boho looks are still an immovable part of California summertime style, and Hudson’s Stella McCartney dress showcases the aesthetic’s softness and its ability for simplicity.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of immovable

Adjective

On Saturday, Pete received a standing ovation from members of the Navajo Nation who were in the stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Three years ago, fans of the Philadelphia Phillies famously buoyed the spirits of underperforming shortstop Trea Turner by giving him the same kind of standing ovation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of standing

Adjective

While Brentford look to be edging closer to the finished article under Keith Andrews, Roberto De Zerbi is still stuck on his introduction.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
But seeing someone that wants to perform that badly in their body, feeling stuck and not being able to.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026

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