Motile

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊtəl/

Motile (adjective)

  1. Able to move or change position by itself.

Examples

  • The bacteria are motile and can spread quickly.
  • Motile organisms often adapt better to changing environments.

Common collocations: motile sperm, motile cells, highly motile

Synonyms of Motile

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Motile

  • describing something that cannot move
  • describing something that is unchanging or still