MOTILITY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

motility

noun

Definition of motility

as in mobility

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Recent Examples of motility Seek Quality Sleep Evidence suggests that a consistent sleep-wake cycle promotes your body's rhythms, including gut motility. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 June 2026 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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for motility

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Noun

Both the Trail and Street models are 125cc‑equivalent electric motorcycles that are designed for urban mobility and outdoor exploration.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
After six months undergoing treatment and being unable to walk, Maxton started regaining his mobility and is back on his feet.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of mobility

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The floating electronic device generates electromagnetic fields that temporarily paralyze jellyfish within range by targeting their pulsating locomotion.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 June 2026
Next-gen field robot M20S, weighing 77 pounds (35 kilograms), combines the speed of wheeled mobility with the adaptability of legged locomotion.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026

Definition of locomotion

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The fee award does not cover any costs associated with her own suit, which entailed extensive depositions, other discovery, document review, motion practice, and public relations.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 June 2026
By analyzing frequency shifts caused by the Doppler effect, researchers can measure plasma motion at multiple locations simultaneously.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026

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