immotile

im·mo·tile

[ih-moht-l]
adjective
not able to move; not motile.

Origin:
1870–75; im-2 + motile

im·mo·til·i·ty [im-oh-til-i-tee] , noun
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immotile (ɪˈməʊtaɪl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
(esp of living organisms or their parts) not capable of moving spontaneously and independently
 
immotility
 
n

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Immotile is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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immotile im·mo·tile (ĭ-mōt'l, ĭ-mō'tīl')
adj.
Not moving or lacking the ability to move.

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