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automobility

automobility

7.5
A machine or vehicle moving by its own power
  • noun
  • /ˌɔːtəməˈbɪləti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : automovilidad
  • The robot's automobility makes it ideal for exploring hazardous environments without human intervention.

Examples

  • Engineers tested the automobility of the new drone in various weather conditions.

  • Advances in automobility have led to the development of self-driving cars.

  • The automobility of electric vehicles is improving rapidly.

  • Many people rely on automobility for their daily commutes.

  • The robot's automobility enables it to navigate obstacles autonomously in challenging terrains.

  • Researchers are studying automobility to improve the efficiency of electric vehicles on their own power.

  • The new prototype demonstrated remarkable automobility, allowing it to traverse difficult landscapes without guidance.

Synonyms

mobility
vsautomobility
92 3.4

Being able to move or change position easily

focuses on machines moving by their own power not being moved by others
motility
vsautomobility
  • Specialized
5 8.6

The ability of a living thing or cell to move on its own

refers to machines or vehicles that move under their own power

Antonyms

immobility
4 6.3

A state of no movement or not being able to move

How Autonomous

autonomy
  • Specialized
3 6.3
automobility
  • Specialized
7.5
mobility
92 3.4
immobility
4 6.3

Surface Forms

automobility singular
automobilities plural

Morphology

automobility = mobility (transparent) = auto + mobile + ity

The meaning is directly compositional: auto- 'self' plus mobility yields self-powered movement without any major semantic drift.

Etymology

Automobility comes from the parts auto- meaning 'self' and mobility meaning 'movement', the same pieces you see in automobile (a car) and mobile (moving). So for a machine it means the ability to move by its own power.