mobile
|mo/bile|
🇺🇸
/ˈmoʊ.bəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈməʊ.baɪl/
capable of movement
Etymology
'mobile' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mobilis,' where 'movere' meant 'to move.'
'mobilis' transformed into the French word 'mobile,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mobile' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'capable of being moved,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of moving freely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a decorative structure that is suspended so as to turn freely in the air.
The baby was fascinated by the colorful mobile above the crib.
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Adjective 1
capable of moving or being moved freely or easily.
The mobile phone allows you to stay connected anywhere.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41