MOTILITY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

motility

noun

Definition of motility

as in mobility

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Recent Examples of motility Nicotine, marijuana and excess alcohol have all been linked to lower sperm count, poor motility and abnormal shape. — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 That disruption can manifest years later as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic stomach pain or motility issues like constipation and diarrhea. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Several months later — the mouse equivalent of young adulthood — the rodents were more likely to show anxiety-like behaviors, along with gut pain and motility (movement) issues like constipation or diarrhea. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Gut motility, the process by which the digestive system processes food and expels stool, tends to slow with aging. — Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motility

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The technology is aimed at both electric mobility and stationary energy storage.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Public sidewalks need to work for people with very different mobility needs.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of mobility

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All the mind-bending presentation and locomotion works because it’s grounded in a city so singular that no amount of paranormal warping can fully strip its identity.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
The results suggest that biological movement data could provide a practical way to build more adaptable robot locomotion systems, particularly for machines expected to operate across changing terrain or after mechanical damage.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of locomotion

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Kelly set a hearing for Wednesday on the networks’ motion for a temporary restraining order to prohibit such a ban and restore their correspondents’ credentials.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
The motion filed last week also states the captain has a history of serious abuse at other federal prisons.

— Jim DeFede, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of motion

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