Mobility — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /mō-ˈbi-lə-tē/ mo·bil·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Mobility

Mobility (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being mobile or movable, ability or capacity to move
  2. the ability to change one's social or socioeconomic position in a community and especially to improve it

Mobility (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in locomotion, motility

    similar: locomotion, motility, motivity, motion, move, movement, shift, shifting, stir, stirring, dislocation, migration, relocation, fiddling, fidgeting, squirm, squirming, twitching, wriggling, writhing, flailing, flapping, waving
    opposite: immobility, inertia, inertness, stillness, cessation, discontinuance, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, pause, shutdown, shutoff, stop, stoppage, surcease, termination, motionlessness

Related Entry: Mobile (adjective)

Mobile is a different word from Mobility. The synonyms below are for mobile, not for mobility.

  1. capable of being moved especially with ease

    "a mobile electric generator"

    similar: movable, portable
    related: adjustable, flexible, modular, removable, transferable, transportable, motile, moving, unbalanced, unstable, unsteady, manageable
    opposite: immobile, immovable, irremovable, nonmobile, unmovable
    near: immotile, nonmotile, nonmoving, motionless, moveless, standing, static, stationary, still, stuck, wedged, fast, fixed, rooted, steadfast

  2. having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis

    "mobile workers who work the New England resorts in the summer and the ones in Florida during the winter"

    similar: migrant, migratory
    related: errant, fugitive, itinerant, nomadic, peregrine, peripatetic, ranging, roaming, roving, tramp, traveling, vagabond, vagrant, wandering, wayfaring, ambulant, ambulatory, drifting, fiddle-footed, footloose, gadabout, gallivanting, meandering, rambling, sauntering, strolling, traipsing, walking
    opposite: nonmigrant, nonmigratory, resident
    near: immobile, stationary, established, fast, fixed, rooted, sedentary, set, settled

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mobility

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mobility:

locomotion, motility, motivity, motion, move, movement, shift, shifting, stir, stirring, dislocation, migration, relocation, fiddling, fidgeting, squirm, squirming, twitching, wriggling, writhing, flailing, flapping, waving

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mobility

Words with the opposite meaning of Mobility:

immobility, inertia, inertness, stillness, cessation, discontinuance, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, pause, shutdown, shutoff, stop, stoppage, surcease, termination, motionlessness

Origin & Etymology of Mobility

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Mobility

Words & Phrases Containing Mobility

mobility scooter, upward mobility, micromobility

Frequently Asked Questions about Mobility

What does "Mobility" mean?

"Mobility" means the quality or state of being mobile or movable, ability or capacity to move. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being mobile or movable, ability or capacity to move.

What is another word for "Mobility"?

Other words for "Mobility" include locomotion, motility, motivity, motion, move, movement, shift and shifting. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mobility" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mobility"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mobility". Common alternatives include locomotion, motility, motivity, motion, move, movement, shift, shifting, stir and stirring.

What is the opposite of "Mobility"?

Antonyms of "Mobility" include immobility, inertia, inertness, stillness, cessation, discontinuance, ending and expiration.

Is "Mobility" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mobility" is a noun.

Is "Mobility" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Mobility" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Mobility"?

"Mobility" is pronounced /mō-ˈbi-lə-tē/ and divided into syllables as mo·bil·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Mobility"?

First known use: 15th century.