mobility
noun
mo·bil·i·ty
mō-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being mobile or movable
… its efforts were supported by the cavalry which … compensated for the infantry's lack of mobility.—
R. M. Ogorkiewicz
R. M. Ogorkiewicz… it becomes cost-effective and socially advantageous to provide urban mobility by means of metros: urban rail mass transit systems on exclusive rights-of-way.—Michael A Niedzielski et al.
: ability or capacity to move
Michael A Niedzielski et al.… the physical challenges of vision loss, hearing loss, and reduced mobility.—Vicki Bloom and Benjamin B. Green-Field
Vicki Bloom and Benjamin B. Green-FieldWhen large doses of steroids restored mobility, they also created irritability, insatiable appetite, and facial hair …—Whitney Scott
Whitney Scott2
: the ability to change one's social or socioeconomic position in a community and especially to improve it
A large body of academic research shows that inequality and lack of social mobility hurt not just those at the bottom; they hurt everyone.—Rana Foroohar
Rana ForooharThe mythology of the American Dream has made it difficult to start a serious conversation about how to create more opportunity in our society, since many of us still believe that our mobility is the result of our elbow grease and nothing more.—Rana Foroohar
see also upward mobility
Rana ForooharExamples of mobility in a Sentence
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What if these researchers and college administrators instead adopted this definition of success: the student maintained a college GPA of over 3.0, learned and grew as a person, and got a significant benefit in terms of economic mobility?
—Evan Mandery, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
Redshirt freshman Justyn Martin has looked like a future star, given the improved touch on his passes, not to mention his mobility and sharp decision making through the first 2½ weeks of spring practice.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Shoes that push your toes together can, over time, reduce mobility and flexibility.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
While walking with her cane, which supports her mobility, the actress made sure to give the camera a 360-degree view of the voluminous design.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
But after Israel’s bombardment forced them to flee south to the displacement shelter, his lack of mobility severely worsened, leaving him bedbound, according to Um Ihab.
—Mohammad Al Sawalhi, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
The country’s middle class faces significant challenges, among them financial struggles, access to health care, education costs and a lack of social mobility.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
For the past two years, the Oscar winner has dealt with an undisclosed health issue that has left her with mobility issues and difficulties with her speech.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Overall Effectiveness: Honest Paws Mobility Oil is known for its overall effectiveness in supporting joint health and mobility in dogs.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Evan Mandery, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
Redshirt freshman Justyn Martin has looked like a future star, given the improved touch on his passes, not to mention his mobility and sharp decision making through the first 2½ weeks of spring practice.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Shoes that push your toes together can, over time, reduce mobility and flexibility.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
While walking with her cane, which supports her mobility, the actress made sure to give the camera a 360-degree view of the voluminous design.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
But after Israel’s bombardment forced them to flee south to the displacement shelter, his lack of mobility severely worsened, leaving him bedbound, according to Um Ihab.
—Mohammad Al Sawalhi, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
The country’s middle class faces significant challenges, among them financial struggles, access to health care, education costs and a lack of social mobility.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
For the past two years, the Oscar winner has dealt with an undisclosed health issue that has left her with mobility issues and difficulties with her speech.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Overall Effectiveness: Honest Paws Mobility Oil is known for its overall effectiveness in supporting joint health and mobility in dogs.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Mobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobility. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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