Motile

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈməʊtaɪl/

Origin

From Latin mōtus, perfect passive participle of moveō ("I move") (English move).

Full definition of motile

Adjective

1. (biology) having the power to move spontaneously
2. (psychology) of or relating to those mental images that arise from the sensations of bodily movement and position

Antonyms

• sessile

Related terms

• audile
• motility
• verbile
• visile