1. capable of vibrating or oscillating; having a vibratory motion
Usage: technical; biology
2. adapted for vibratory motion, especially referring to cilia or similar structures
Usage: biology; anatomy

Examples

• The vibratile cilia help move particles along the respiratory tract.
• Microscopic examination revealed vibratile structures on the cell surface.
• The vibratile motion of the flagella propels the organism through water.
• Scientists studied the vibratile properties of the membrane.
• The vibratile hairs create currents that aid in feeding.
• These vibratile appendages are essential for locomotion.