IMMOBILISATION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement

Example: the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing

Example: immobilization of the injured knee was necessary

Synonyms

Immobilizing, Immobilization, Immobilisation

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "immobilisation" comes from French immobilisation.

🧩 Fun Fact

French spelling conventions explain many of English's 'silent letters' and irregular spellings.

➡️ Words that Start with IM

Immigrations Immoveable Impetuousness Impenitences Improbably Imarets Imitate Impiousness Immensely Impersonated Immunised Implicit

Words that End with ON ⬅️

Peroration Perpetration Perpetuation Persecution Perseveration Persimmon Person-to-person Person Personation Personification Perspiration Persuasion