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immobility

[ɪˌmoʊˈbɪləti]
nounfemininepl: immobilities
imobilidade
1. the state or quality of being unable to move or be moved; lack of motion
The patient's immobility after surgery required physical therapy.
A imobilidade do paciente após a cirurgia exigiu fisioterapia.
2. the condition of being fixed in one place; stationary state
The immobility of the ancient statue made it a perfect landmark.
A imobilidade da estátua antiga a tornou um ponto de referência perfeito.
3. lack of ability or willingness to change position or progress
Economic immobility prevents workers from advancing in their careers.
A imobilidade econômica impede que os trabalhadores avancem em suas carreiras.
Synonyms
stillnessmotionlessnessstasisinactivityimmovability
Antonyms
mobilitymovementmotionactivityagility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imobilidade
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
imobilidade
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

social immobility - falta de mobilidade social
complete immobility - imobilidade total/completa
physical immobility - imobilidade física
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