Mobile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mobile is an adjective meaning Capable of being moved, especially on wheels.
Meaning
Capable of being moved, especially on wheels.
More Meanings
- Pertaining to or by agency of mobile phones.
- Characterized by an extreme degree of fluidity; moving or flowing with great freedom.
- Easily moved in feeling, purpose, or direction; excitable; changeable; fickle.
- Changing in appearance and expression under the influence of the mind.
- (biology) Capable of being moved, aroused, or excited; capable of spontaneous movement.
- (sculpture) A kinetic sculpture or decorative arrangement made of items hanging so that they can move independently from each other.
- (telephony, UK, Ireland, India) Ellipsis of mobile phone.
Example Sentences
a mobile home
mobile number
mobile internet
mobile features
Word Forms
- mobiles
Synonyms for mobile
Depending on context, synonyms include movable, afoot, astir, cursory, dynamic, moving.
Antonyms for mobile
Common opposites include fixed, immobile, immovable, sessile, stabile, inanimate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transportable, movable, moveable, moving, raiseable, maneuverable.
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Sources & Attribution
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