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motorization

 

[ mɔːtəraɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation process

Motorization refers to the process of equipping a vehicle with a motor. This transformation has significantly altered the means of transportation, making movement faster and more efficient. It often involves the shift from manual, animal-drawn vehicles to ones powered by internal combustion engines or electric motors. The impact of motorization can be seen in urban planning and development, as cities have evolved to accommodate larger vehicles and more complex transportation networks.

Synonyms

automobilization, mechanization, motor-driven transport

Examples of usage

  • The motorization of public transport led to increased accessibility.
  • Countries underwent rapid motorization during the industrial revolution.
  • Motorization has changed our lifestyles significantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "motorization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 motorização

🇮🇳 मोटराइजेशन

🇩🇪 Motorisierung

🇮🇩 motorisasi

🇺🇦 моторизація

🇵🇱 motoryzacja

🇯🇵 モータリゼーション

🇫🇷 motorisation

🇪🇸 motorización

🇹🇷 motorlaşma

🇰🇷 모터화

🇸🇦 تحريك المحركات

🇨🇿 motorizace

🇸🇰 motorizácia

🇨🇳 机动化

🇸🇮 motorization

🇮🇸 vélarvæðing

🇰🇿 моторизация

🇬🇪 მოტორიზაცია

🇦🇿 motorlaşdırma

🇲🇽 motorización

Word origin

The term 'motorization' finds its origins in the early 20th century, closely tied to the advent of the automobile industry. The prefix 'motor' comes from the Latin 'motor', meaning 'mover', which is derived from the verb 'movere', meaning 'to move'. As automobiles gained popularity, the need for a term to describe the shift from horse-drawn carriages to vehicles powered by engines became evident. The concept of motorization also encompasses broader implications, including the societal changes that arose from increased mobility. Over the decades, the term has evolved to include not just individual cars but also public transportation systems and commercial vehicles, signifying a comprehensive transition towards mechanized movement in various sectors.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,958, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.