motor
|mo/tor|
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/ˈmoʊtər/
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/ˈməʊtə/
machine for movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'motor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'motor,' where 'movere' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'motor' changed from the Latin word 'motor' and eventually became the modern English word 'motor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who moves,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a machine that provides motive power.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
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.
The car's motor was making a strange noise.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35