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motile (adj.)

"capable of spontaneous movement," 1831, back-formation from motility.

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Definitions of motile from WordNet
1
motile (n.)
one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action;
2
motile (adj.)
(of spores or microorganisms) capable of movement;
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