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Automotive: meaning, definitions and examples

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automotive

 

[ ษ”หtษ™หˆmoสŠtษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

relating to cars

The term 'automotive' refers to anything pertaining to motor vehicles, especially cars. This includes various systems and components such as engines, transmissions, and suspension systems. The automotive industry is vast and encompasses the design, production, and maintenance of vehicles. It plays a significant role in the global economy, influencing technological advancements and job creation in many regions.

Synonyms

car-related, motor vehicle, vehicular

Examples of usage

  • The automotive market is constantly evolving.
  • Automotive technology is advancing rapidly.
  • He has a passion for automotive engineering.
  • The automotive sector faced challenges during the pandemic.

Translations

Translations of the word "automotive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น automotivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคŸเฅ‹เคฎเฅ‹เคŸเคฟเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช automobil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ otomotif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฒั‚ะพะผะพะฑั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ motoryzacyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‡ชๅ‹•่ปŠใฎ (ใ˜ใฉใ†ใ—ใ‚ƒใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท automobile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ automotriz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท otomotiv

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋™์ฐจ์˜ (์ž๋™์ฐจ์˜)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุงุฑุงุชูŠ (ุณูŠุงุฑุงุชูŠ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ automobilovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ automobilovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑฝ่ฝฆ็š„ (qรฌchฤ“ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avtomobilski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรญlastarfรฉlag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฒั‚ะพะผะพะฑะธะปัŒะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒขแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ (avtomobiluri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ avtomobil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ automotriz

Etymology

The word 'automotive' derives from the combination of the Greek word 'autos', meaning 'self', and the Latin 'motivus', which translates to 'of motion' or 'causing motion'. The term began to be used in the early 20th century when automobiles became widespread. Originally used to characterize vehicles that propelled themselves without the need for external power, the word reflects the increasing importance of personal transportation during the industrial revolution. As the automotive industry grew, so did the use of the term, eventually encompassing a range of fields related to automobile manufacture, sales, and repairs. In the modern era, 'automotive' signifies a wide array of innovations, including electric vehicles and advancements in automotive technology, marking its evolution alongside societal changes in mobility and transport.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,083 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.