as in static
incapable of moving or being moved
an examination of the slides of nonmotile cells
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmotile
Adjective
-
According to SpaceX, findings from the static fire informed changes to the fuel feed lines to Starship's Raptor engines, adjustments to propellant temperatures, and a new operating thrust for the next test flight.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025 -
The typical org chart reflects a static structure, but the typical organization is dynamic by nature, made up of individuals, each with their own perspectives and areas of focus.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Another 59-year-old man had lived with unrelenting pain for years and was largely immobile, needing both hips and knees replaced.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
-
The resulting spinal fusion increasingly renders one immobile and, in extreme cases, a person can lose their ability to walk.—
Meghan Howes,
The Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Videos are the trickiest to spot, with people being 36% less likely to spot a deepfake when compared to a still image.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
-
Though the studio had already hired a still photographer to capture scenes for promotional use, Morton was brought on board to serve as the production’s documentarian for the 10 weeks of filming.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Nonmotile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmotile. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share