Finesentence logo

Motored: meaning, definitions and examples

🚗
Add to dictionary

motored

 

[ ˈmoʊtərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mechanical action

Motored refers to the action of moving or operating using a motor. This term is often used to describe vehicles or machines that are powered by a motor. It can apply to various contexts, including cars, boats, and other machinery. Essentially, motored indicates that a device uses an engine to drive its functions, making it capable of movement or operation. The term can also imply the addition of automation to manual processes, transforming how tasks are performed.

Synonyms

automated, driven, powered

Examples of usage

  • The boat motored across the lake.
  • He motored his way through the traffic.
  • The lawn mower was motored for efficiency.
  • They motored home after the long trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "motored" in other languages:

🇵🇹 motorizado

🇮🇳 मोटर चालित

🇩🇪 motorisiert

🇮🇩 bermotor

🇺🇦 моторизований

🇵🇱 zmotoryzowany

🇯🇵 モーター駆動の

🇫🇷 motorisé

🇪🇸 motorizado

🇹🇷 motorlu

🇰🇷 모터 구동의

🇸🇦 متحرك بالمحرك

🇨🇿 motorový

🇸🇰 motorový

🇨🇳 电动的

🇸🇮 motorni

🇮🇸 vélknúin

🇰🇿 мотормен

🇬🇪 მოტორიანი

🇦🇿 motorlu

🇲🇽 motorizado

Word origin

The term 'motored' originates from the word 'motor,' which comes from the Latin 'mōtor', meaning 'mover' or 'one who moves.' The proliferation of the motor vehicle during the late 19th and early 20th centuries popularized the term, as it became synonymous with the advent of powered transportation. Early motors were primarily steam engines, and later transitioned to internal combustion engines, which revolutionized personal and commercial transportation. Over time, the phrase 'motored' began to encompass not just vehicles, but any machinery powered by a motor. Today, it evokes images of speed, efficiency, and the mechanization of movement, representing a significant evolution in how humans interact with technology.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,021, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.