Definition of motile in English:

motile

adjective ˈməʊtʌɪlˈmōˌtīl

1Zoology Botany
(of cells, gametes, and single-celled organisms) capable of motion.
males produce small motile gametes
Example sentencesExamples
- Finally, greater moisture availability would enhance transfer of motile gametes, thereby leading to more successful sporophyte development.
- From these data the proportion of motile cells was determined.
- Most are motile animals, but members of the order Stauromedusae are sessile.
- This has had a tremendous impact on fungal biology, because it means that no fungus can produce motile gametes, and two organisms must therefore come into direct physical contact to effect sexual reproduction.
- These nucleated, motile cells could be used to study membrane dynamics.
Synonyms
in motion, operating, operational, working, going, on the move, active
2Psychology
Relating to or characterized by responses that involve muscular rather than audiovisual sensations.

Derivatives

motility

noun məʊˈtɪlɪti

Recent studies have revealed that the motility of this cell is based on a membrane motor that directly uses electrical energy.
Example sentencesExamples
- Sperm motility and progression were determined as described above.
- They affect the brain and nervous system, and have an effect on the motility, or movement, of the gut.
- Thus, it is safe to describe IBS as a problem of disordered bowel motility.
- Men experiencing psychological distress tend to produce less ejaculate with fewer sperm and lower motility.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin motus 'motion', on the pattern of mobile.

Definition of motile in US English:

motile

adjectiveˈmōˌtīl

1Botany Zoology
(of cells, gametes, and single-celled organisms) capable of motion.
males produce small motile gametes
Example sentencesExamples
- Most are motile animals, but members of the order Stauromedusae are sessile.
- From these data the proportion of motile cells was determined.
- This has had a tremendous impact on fungal biology, because it means that no fungus can produce motile gametes, and two organisms must therefore come into direct physical contact to effect sexual reproduction.
- These nucleated, motile cells could be used to study membrane dynamics.
- Finally, greater moisture availability would enhance transfer of motile gametes, thereby leading to more successful sporophyte development.
Synonyms
in motion, operating, operational, working, going, on the move, active
2Psychology
Relating to or characterized by responses that involve muscular rather than audiovisual sensations.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin motus ‘motion’, on the pattern of mobile.

单词	motile
释义	Definition of motile in English: motile adjective ˈməʊtʌɪlˈmōˌtīl 1Zoology Botany (of cells, gametes, and single-celled organisms) capable of motion. males produce small motile gametes Example sentencesExamples Finally, greater moisture availability would enhance transfer of motile gametes, thereby leading to more successful sporophyte development. From these data the proportion of motile cells was determined. Most are motile animals, but members of the order Stauromedusae are sessile. This has had a tremendous impact on fungal biology, because it means that no fungus can produce motile gametes, and two organisms must therefore come into direct physical contact to effect sexual reproduction. These nucleated, motile cells could be used to study membrane dynamics. Synonyms in motion, operating, operational, working, going, on the move, active 2Psychology Relating to or characterized by responses that involve muscular rather than audiovisual sensations. Derivatives motility noun məʊˈtɪlɪti Recent studies have revealed that the motility of this cell is based on a membrane motor that directly uses electrical energy. Example sentencesExamples Sperm motility and progression were determined as described above. They affect the brain and nervous system, and have an effect on the motility, or movement, of the gut. Thus, it is safe to describe IBS as a problem of disordered bowel motility. Men experiencing psychological distress tend to produce less ejaculate with fewer sperm and lower motility. Origin Mid 19th century: from Latin motus 'motion', on the pattern of mobile. Definition of motile in US English: motile adjectiveˈmōˌtīl 1Botany Zoology (of cells, gametes, and single-celled organisms) capable of motion. males produce small motile gametes Example sentencesExamples Most are motile animals, but members of the order Stauromedusae are sessile. From these data the proportion of motile cells was determined. This has had a tremendous impact on fungal biology, because it means that no fungus can produce motile gametes, and two organisms must therefore come into direct physical contact to effect sexual reproduction. These nucleated, motile cells could be used to study membrane dynamics. Finally, greater moisture availability would enhance transfer of motile gametes, thereby leading to more successful sporophyte development. Synonyms in motion, operating, operational, working, going, on the move, active 2Psychology Relating to or characterized by responses that involve muscular rather than audiovisual sensations. Origin Mid 19th century: from Latin motus ‘motion’, on the pattern of mobile.
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