Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sessile
Adjective
/ˈsɛs.aɪl/
Definition
Fixed in one place; immobile or unable to move.
Examples
- The barnacles are sessile creatures that attach themselves to rocks.
- Sessile plants like certain types of moss do not have the ability to move from their locations.
Meaning
The term describes organisms or structures that are attached and do not move from their position.
Synonyms
- Stationary
- Fixed
- Immobile
