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motility vs quiver

quiver vs motility

motility and quiver both are nouns.

motility is not a verb while quiver is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
motility Yes No No No
quiver Yes No Yes No
As nouns, quiver is a hyponym of motility; that is, quiver is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than motility:
  • motility: a change of position that does not entail a change of location
  • quiver: the act of vibrating
motility (noun) quiver (noun)
a change of position that does not entail a change of location the act of vibrating
ability to move spontaneously and independently case for holding arrows
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
a shaky motion
motility (verb) quiver (verb)
shake with fast, tremulous movements
move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
move back and forth very rapidly
Difference between motility and quiver

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