mobility

Definition

The ability to move; capacity for movement.

Etymology

From Middle French mobilité, and its source, Latin mōbilitās (“mobility”).

Example Sentences

• "I find the enduring existence of high heels both a frustrating mystery and a testament to the triumph of women’s neuroses over their mobility."
• "In the late 19th and early 20th century, the festive season was also a period of great mobility before, during and after Christmas Day. But the railways kept working."
• "The difficulty of rising up the economic ladder is reflected in the decline in mobility in the United States. […] The frustration over the lack of mobility is particularly acute for those without college degrees."

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