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motorized

|mo/tor/ized|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈmoʊtəˌraɪzd/

🇬🇧

/ˈməʊtəˌraɪzd/

(motorize)

equipped with a motor

Base FormNoun
motorizemotorization
Etymology
Etymology Information

'motorized' originates from the word 'motor,' which comes from Latin 'motor,' meaning 'mover.'

Historical Evolution

'motor' was adopted into English from Latin, and 'motorize' was formed by adding the suffix '-ize' to create a verb, eventually leading to the adjective 'motorized.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to anything equipped with a motor, and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

equipped with a motor or engine.

The motorized scooter is perfect for city commuting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41