petrol-powered
|pet/rol-pow/ered|
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/ˈpɛtrəl ˈpaʊərd/
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/ˈpɛtrəl ˈpaʊəd/
gasoline-driven
Etymology
Etymology Information
'petrol-powered' originates from the combination of 'petrol,' derived from the French word 'pétrole,' and 'powered,' from the Old English 'pōwerian,' meaning 'to supply with power.'
Historical Evolution
'petrol' changed from the French word 'pétrole' and eventually became the modern English word 'petrol.' 'Powered' evolved from the Old English 'pōwerian.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'petrol' referred to 'rock oil,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'gasoline.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
powered or operated by petrol (gasoline).
The car is petrol-powered, making it less environmentally friendly than electric vehicles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42