English word mobile comes from Proto-Indo-European *mew(ə)-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *mew(ə)- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to wash, wet |
| moveo | Latin (lat) | (of plants) I put forth. I arouse, excite, promote, produce. I begin, commence, undertake. I disturb, shake, remove. I excite, inspire. I exert, exercise. I move, stir, set in motion. I present or offer (an oblation or gift). I trouble, concern, torment (someone). |
| mobile | Latin (lat) | |
| mobile | English (en) | (biology) Capable of being moved, aroused, or excited; capable of spontaneous movement.. By agency of mobile phones.. Capable of being moved.. Changing in appearance and expression under the influence of the mind.. Characterized by an extreme degree of fluidity; moving or flowing with great freedom.. Easily moved in feeling, purpose, or direction; excitable; changeable; fickle. (uncountable, [...] |