Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nonmotile
Adjective
/nɒnˈmoʊtaɪl/
Definition
Not capable of movement or self-locomotion.
Examples
- Bacteria can be classified as motile or nonmotile, with nonmotile bacteria lacking flagella.
- During certain life stages, some protozoa may be nonmotile, relying on other means for transportation.
Meaning
Nonmotile refers to organisms or cells that do not have the ability to move independently or actively propel themselves.
Synonyms
- Stationary
- Immobile
- Fixed
