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- [moo-vuh-buh l]
- /ˈmu və bəl/
- /ˌmuːvəˈbɪlɪti /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moo-vuh-buh l]
- /ˈmu və bəl/
Definitions of movability word
- adjective movability capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture. 1
- adjective movability Law. not permanent in reference to place; capable of being moved without injury. personal, as distinguished from real. 1
- adjective movability changing from one date to another in different years: a movable holiday. 1
- adjective movability (of type or matrices) able to be rearranged. 1
- noun movability an article of furniture that is not fixed in place. 1
- noun movability Often, movables. Law. an article of personal property not attached to land. 1
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Origin of movability
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English mevable, movable < Anglo-French movable. See move, -able
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Parts of speech for Movability
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
movability popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
movability usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for movability
noun movability
- flexibility — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
- maneuverability — a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
- motility — Biology. moving or capable of moving spontaneously: motile cells; motile spores.
- portability — the state or quality of being portable.
- adjustability — ability to adjust
Antonyms for movability
noun movability
- bulkiness — of relatively large and cumbersome bulk or size.
adjective movability
- immovability — incapable of being moved; fixed; stationary.
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