noun
mobility
moh-BIL-uh-tee/məʊˈbɪləti/
The capacity to move between positions.
The smooth ramp gives the wheelchair user independent mobility.
Etymology
The ending turns the quality expressed by mobilis into a noun: mobility is the capacity to move or be moved easily, rather than a particular movement.
In context
a muscular organ that enables mobility. Bivalves like cockles use it to burrow into the sediment, while gastropods use it to move along a solid surface.
More examples
- Access to education can improve social mobility.
- Transferable skills increase job mobility across different industries.
- High moving costs limit mobility for families seeking work elsewhere.
Forms
mobile adjective — Able to move freely and easily.