English dictionary
motor
adjectivePronunciation
ˈməʊtə
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- causing or able to cause motion
adjective
- conveying information to the muscles from the CNS
noun
- machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
noun
- a nonspecific agent that imparts motion
verb
- travel or be transported in a vehicle
Example sentences
a motive force
motive power
motor energy
motor nerves
happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action
We drove to the university every morning
They motored to London for the theater