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Definition of mobility

mobility

/moʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/
mo · bil · i · ty

Plural:mobilities
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Adjective:mobile
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1

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

Example

"Regular stretching and physical therapy helped restore full mobility to her injured shoulder."


2

The ability of individuals or groups to move between different social levels, occupations, or geographic locations.

Example

"Access to higher education remains one of the strongest drivers of upward social mobility."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French 'mobilite', from Latin 'mobilitas' ('movableness, speed, or changeableness'), derived from 'mobilis' ('movable') and the verb 'movere' ('to move').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mobility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mobility
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