motile

• Qualifie un organisme ou une cellule capable de se déplacer de manière spontanée et autonome.

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.

   motile (capable de mouvement)

   • 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.

   Synonymesmobilemovablemovingself-propelled

   Antonymesimmotilenonmotilesessile

• Nom désignant une personne dont les images mentales prédominantes prennent la forme de sensations internes d'action ou de mouvement.

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.

   Personne à imagerie mentale motrice

   • 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.