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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The incident raised concerns about pedestrian accessibility, particularly for people who use wheelchairs or mobility aids.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Less muscle on the left leg might benefit from an extra TRX session, limited shoulder mobility could take a traditional lomi 'a’e massage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of mobility

Noun

The manipulation challenge Humanoid robotics has made substantial progress in locomotion.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of locomotion

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For The Times) Raman co-presented the motion to designate Vega Square, along with Councilmember Rodriguez, according to documents filed in March.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
But the day after the baby was born, Uthmeier filed an emergency motion in family court to intervene in the proceedings.

— Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

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