mobile
UK: ˈməʊbaɪl | US: ˈmoʊbəl
adj. capable of moving or being moved easily
adj. relating to mobile phones or technology
n. a decorative structure suspended so as to move freely in the air
mobile = mob<move> + ile<capable of>
- mob (from Latin mobilis, meaning "movable" or "quick")
- ile (a suffix meaning "capable of" or "pertaining to," from Latin -ilis)
Etymology Origin:
The word mobile traces back to the Latin mobilis, derived from movere (to move). The suffix -ile was added to form an adjective meaning "capable of moving." Over time, mobile expanded to describe objects with movable parts (e.g., sculptures) and later technologies like phones, emphasizing portability.
The baby was fascinated by the colorful mobile hanging above the crib.
Mobile devices have revolutionized how we access information.
She prefers a mobile lifestyle, traveling frequently for work.
The sculpture is a kinetic mobile, swaying gently in the breeze.
Mobile networks provide internet access even in remote areas.