NONMOTILE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

nonmotile

adjective

ˌnän-ˈmō-tᵊl

Definition of nonmotile

as in static

incapable of moving or being moved an examination of the slides of nonmotile cells

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Adjective

And demographers wonder why the state’s population remains static.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Airlines have largely gotten rid of static mileage redemption charts in favor of dynamic pricing, making budgeting for an award ticket more difficult.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of static

Adjective

Gibson immediately went down and laid motionless for a few moments as personnel from both teams rushed to him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
This is far too much literalism — not to mention the dash of inconsistency added by the motionless curtains paired with the storm FX — for such an innately wonky drama to handle without going stiff and dull in the process.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of motionless

Adjective

As Ten’s lovelorn prison pen pal Lillian, an immobile shut-in, Peggy Fields Richardson initially appears to be a punchline, but goes on to deliver a nuanced turn as a woman who’s long awaited her chance at romance.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Clots can also be caused by inactivity, such as sitting on a long flight or being immobile after surgery.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of immobile

Adjective

Flanking the still images, filmic shorts amplify the whimsical spirit of the campaign, blending real-life action with illustrated animation in spotlighting the brand’s accessories offering for the season.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Patel said the family's Ring camera captured only a still image of the suspects.

— Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of still

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