# mobility vs motility

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mobility
*noun · IPA /mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/ · frequency rank #6,594*
The ability to move; capacity for movement.

### motility
*noun · frequency rank #43,268*
The state of being motile (moving)

## Source
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