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Ability to move spontaneously and independently
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motility
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Word definitions for motility in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Motility \Mo*til"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. motilit['e].] (Physiol.) Capability of motion; contractility.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. ability to move spontaneously and independently [ant: immotility ] a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
In biology , motility is the ability to move spontaneously and actively, consuming energy in the process. Motility is genetically determined (see genetic determinism ) but may be affected by environmental factors. For instance, muscles give animals motility ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"capacity of movement," 1827, from French motilité (1827), from Latin mot- , stem of movere "to move" (see move (v.)).
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context uncountable English) The state of being motile 2 (context countable English) The degree to which something is motile
Usage examples of motility.
The suit featured an undulating whiplike tail and a glistening ithyphallic codpiece with obscene motility.
The motility which gives birth to the Adult becomes re-assuring in later life when a person is in distress.