motility Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun ability to move spontaneously and independently
  2. noun a change of position that does not entail a change of location
    motion; move; movement.
    • the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise
    • movement is a sign of life
    • an impatient move of his hand
    • gastrointestinal motility

WordNet

Mo*til"i*ty noun
Etymology
Cf. F. motilité.
Definitions
  1. (Physiol.) Capability of motion; contractility.

Webster 1913