immobile
adjective
im·mo·bile (ˌ)i(m)-ˈmō-bəl 
-ˌbī(-ə)l,
also -ˌbēl
1
: not moving : motionless
keep the patient immobile
2
: incapable of being moved : fixed
immobility
ˌi-(ˌ)mō-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun 
Synonyms
- nonmoving
- standing
- static
- stationary
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Example Sentences
The tranquilizer made the animal immobile. The accident left her immobile.
Recent Examples on the Web At Onkalo, scientists were able to show how immobile the groundwater is by using helium. 
Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 These immobile chickens, the complaint alleges, may not be able to access food and water. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 The manufactured lunch wagon gave way to prefabricated immobile restaurants that still carried the look of mobility. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2022 When a new dancer enters the space, the others are often lying immobile on the ground. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2022 His version of fatherhood is one that must transcend the limitations of a body that is immobile from the chest down. Caitlin Gibson, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 Now, unable to bend his leg, Kameron is immobile for at least the summer. Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 15 June 2022 This is nearly impossible with a blog, which is largely immobile and cannot be engaged with agilely. Borya Shakhnovich, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Kyle Lowry, yet to overcome the hamstring strain suffered in the opening round, was largely immobile, without a point or assist. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2022 See More
Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 These immobile chickens, the complaint alleges, may not be able to access food and water. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 The manufactured lunch wagon gave way to prefabricated immobile restaurants that still carried the look of mobility. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2022 When a new dancer enters the space, the others are often lying immobile on the ground. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2022 His version of fatherhood is one that must transcend the limitations of a body that is immobile from the chest down. Caitlin Gibson, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 Now, unable to bend his leg, Kameron is immobile for at least the summer. Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 15 June 2022 This is nearly impossible with a blog, which is largely immobile and cannot be engaged with agilely. Borya Shakhnovich, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Kyle Lowry, yet to overcome the hamstring strain suffered in the opening round, was largely immobile, without a point or assist. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English in-mobill, from Latin immobilis, from in- + mobilis mobile
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Kids Definition
immobile
adjective
im·mo·bile i-ˈmō-bəl
: unable to move or be moved The snake's venom left its prey immobile.
Medical Definition
immobile
adjective
im·mo·bile (ˈ)im-ˈ(m)ō-bəl -ˌbēl -ˌbīl
-ˌbēl -ˌbīl 1
: incapable of being moved
2
: not moving
keep the patient immobile
immobile
adjective
1
as in motionless
fixed in a place or position the patient must remain immobile while he is in the MRI unit Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- motionless
- static
- stationary
- standing
- nonmoving
- in place
- immovable
- stagnant
- frozen
- unmovable
- still
- nonmotile
- stuck
- irremovable
- fast
- wedged
- immotile
- moveless
- steadfast
- rooted
- unbudging
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- mobile
- movable
- moveable
- moving
- motile
- flexible
- nonstationary
- portable
- modular
- adjustable
- unstable
- transportable
- removable
- transferable
- unsteady
- unbalanced
- displaceable
- transferrable
- removeable
2
as in static
incapable of moving or being moved a huge, immobile tree of an endangered species that the creators of the theme park decided to make part of the design Synonyms & Similar Words
- motionless
- static
- immovable
- stuck
- still
- unmovable
- irremovable
- nonmotile
- nonmoving
- rooted
- fixed
- stationary
- immotile
- fast
- unbudging
- wedged
- steadfast
- moveless
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- mobile
- movable
- moveable
- motile
- moving
- portable
- transportable
- removable
- transferable
- transferrable
- removeable