immobility

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This creates a self-perpetuating cycle of class immobility that, I think, most people find undesirable.

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Quick take

remaining in place

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of immobility gathered in one view.

noun

remaining in place

noun

the quality of not moving

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for immobility.

noun

remaining in place

noun

the quality of not moving

Example sentences

This creates a self-perpetuating cycle of class immobility that, I think, most people find undesirable.

Why do people use the word "pivot" to mean "change direction"?The word pivot has many meanings but most imply some sort of stability or immobility.

Not sure there's a real solution here, other than to periodically disrupt any form of immobility.

Children are a larger determinant of labor immobility.

> The main problem with owning is illiquidity and associated immobility.

I suspect that type of tech would even allow the all important 12 point ECG monitoring without the typical discomfort and immobility associated with the current method.

Marriage creates a monopsony job market for women because of their geographic immobility, decimating their future wages regardless of how skilled or well-educated they are.

We as a society have an obligation to try to correct all forms of injustice, whether it's biased enforcement and prosecution, cultural isolation, or financial immobility.

Aside from the endorphin rush that accompanied the workout and the physical changes that accompanied struggling to the point of immobility 3x/wk, I got a nice confidence boost which stayed with me through most of the job interviews that followed after I relocated.