human-powered
|hu-man-pow-ered|
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/ˈhjuːmən ˈpaʊərd/
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/ˈhjuːmən ˈpaʊəd/
Driven by human effort
Etymology
Etymology Information
'human-powered' originates from the combination of 'human' and 'powered', where 'human' refers to a person and 'powered' means supplied with energy or force.
Historical Evolution
The term 'human-powered' evolved from the need to describe vehicles and devices that rely on human effort rather than mechanical or electrical power.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'powered by human effort', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operated or driven by human physical effort.
The bicycle is a human-powered vehicle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41