motile

• Describe un organismo o célula capaz de moverse de forma espontánea y autónoma.

Describes an organism or cell that is capable of moving spontaneously and independently.

1. Capable of movementC1formalscientific

   Describes spores, microorganisms, or cells that are able to move independently by themselves.

   Móvil (capaz de movimiento)

   • Many bacteria are motile and use flagella to swim.
   • The motile spores of the fungus can travel through water.
   • Sperm cells are highly motile to reach the egg.

   Sinónimosmobilemovablemovingself-propelled

   Antónimosimmotilenonmotilesessile

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona cuyas imágenes mentales predominantes adoptan la forma de sensaciones internas de acción o movimiento. También se refiere al tipo de individuo que procesa la información principalmente a través de la kinestesia y la actividad motora.

A noun referring to a person whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action.

1. Person with action-based mental imageryC2formal

   An individual whose primary mental imagery is based on internal sensations of movement or action, rather than visual or auditory images.

   Persona con imaginería mental basada en el movimiento

   • As a motile, he learns best by physically performing tasks.
   • The psychologist studied how a motile processes information differently.
   • She identified herself as a motile, relying on kinesthetic memory.