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Motile

Definition:

Motile refers to the ability of an organism or cell to move or have the power of locomotion.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Adjective) Capable of movement or locomotion.

Example sentence: The motile bacteria were swiftly swimming towards the nutrients.

Sense 2:

(Adjective) Characterized by or involving movement or mobility.

Example sentence: The motile cilia on the cell's surface help move particles across the respiratory tract.

Sense 3:

(Noun) An organism or cell that is capable of movement.

Example sentence: Sperm cells are motiles that propel themselves towards the egg.

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