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motile

adjective

/ˈmoʊtaɪl/

Meaning

Capable of movement or locomotion.

Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.

mobile, moving, locomotive, dynamic

immobile, stationary

motile organisms, motile bacteria, motile cells, highly motile

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.

intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective

Closely acquainted; very familiar and personal.

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually posse...

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

nervous or timid in the company of other people