n.
Pronunciation: ' m ō -b ə l, - ˌ b ī - ə l also - ˌ b ē l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English mobyll, from Anglo-French moble, from Latin mobilis, from mov ē re to move
Date: 15th century
1 : capable of moving or being moved : MOVABLE <a mobile missile launcher>
2 a : changeable in appearance, mood, or purpose < mobile face> b : ADAPTABLE , VERSATILE
3 : MIGRATORY
4 a : characterized by the mixing of social groups b : having the opportunity for or undergoing a shift in status within the hierarchical social levels of a society <socially mobile workers>
5 : marked by the use of vehicles for transportation < mobile warfare>
6 : of or relating to a mobile
7 : CELLULAR 3 <a mobile phone>
– mo · bil · i · ty \ m ō - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun