MOTILITY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

motility

noun

Definition of motility

as in mobility

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Recent Examples of motility Higher temperatures have also been shown to have a similar effect as chemicals on human fertility, specifically by reducing sperm health and motility in males. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for motility

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Those benefits focus on food security, economic mobility and reconnecting neighborhoods divided by the highway.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026
Accessibility for those with mobility impairments There is wheelchair access in all of the public areas, including the spa and swimming pools, as well as two fully accessible rooms located in Building 2 (the central Bauhaus building).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of mobility

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On November 2, robot dogs – and other kinds of machines built for locomotion of some kind – took part in the very first World Robot Mount Taishan Climbing Competition in Tai'an, in China's Shandong province.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
The manipulation challenge Humanoid robotics has made substantial progress in locomotion.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

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