Motor: meaning, definitions and examples
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motor
[ หmษสtษr ]
vehicle
A machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts.
Synonyms
engine, motor engine, powerplant
Examples of usage
- The car's motor was making a strange noise.
- She's learning how to repair motors in her automotive class.
muscle movement
A source of power, energy, or motive force.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He has the motor skills needed for this job.
- Physical therapy helped improve her motor function.
Translations
Translations of the word "motor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น motor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Motor
๐ฎ๐ฉ motor
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ silnik
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใผใฟใผ (mลtฤ)
๐ซ๐ท moteur
๐ช๐ธ motor
๐น๐ท motor
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจํฐ (moteo)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุฑู (muฤงarrik)
๐จ๐ฟ motor
๐ธ๐ฐ motor
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅจๆบ (fฤdรฒngjฤซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ motor
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณtor
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะพัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแ แ (mot'ori)
๐ฆ๐ฟ motor
๐ฒ๐ฝ motor
Etymology
The word 'motor' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'motor', meaning 'mover'. It was first used in the context of machines in the 19th century, particularly with the invention of the internal combustion engine. The term has since evolved to encompass various meanings related to power, movement, and energy.
See also: motorbike, motorcoach, motorcycle, motorcycling, motorhome, motorist, motorists, motorized, motorway.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #1,382, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.
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