adjective
- capable of moving spontaneously and actively
Usage: biology
Examples
- Sperm cells are highly motile and can swim toward an egg.
- The bacteria became more motile in warmer temperatures.
- Scientists studied the motile behavior of the microorganisms.
- Some algae have motile stages in their life cycle.
- The researcher observed motile cells under the microscope.
- Motile organisms can respond quickly to environmental changes.