Definitions for Motor
ˈmoʊ tərMo·tor

Princeton's WordNet(3.50 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. motornoun

   machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

2. motoradjective

   a nonspecific agent that imparts motion

   "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action"

3. centrifugal, motor(a)adjective

   conveying information to the muscles from the CNS

   "motor nerves"

4. motive(a), motorverb

   causing or able to cause motion

   "a motive force"; "motive power"; "motor energy"

5. drive, motorverb

   travel or be transported in a vehicle

   "We drove to the university every morning"; "They motored to London for the theater"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. motornoun

   A machine or device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

2. motornoun

   A motor car, or automobile.

3. motornoun

   a small internal combustion engine, especially a powerful one for the size (as in motorboat, motor car).

4. motornoun

   An electric motor.

5. motorverb

   to drive around leisurely in a motorised vehicle.

6. motoradjective

   describing neurons that create the ability to move

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Motornoun

   one who, or that which, imparts motion; a source of mechanical power

   Etymology: [L., fr. movere, motum, to move.]

2. Motornoun

   a prime mover; a machine by means of which a source of power, as steam, moving water, electricity, etc., is made available for doing mechanical work

   Etymology: [L., fr. movere, motum, to move.]

3. Motornoun

   alt. of Motorial

   Etymology: [L., fr. movere, motum, to move.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Motor

   mō′tor, n. a mover: that which gives motion: a machine by means of which steam or other sources of force can be used to give motion or produce work.—adj. giving or transmitting motion.—ns. Mō′tor-car, a vehicle for the road impelled by steam, electricity, or petrol (petroleum spirit); Mō′tor-dy′namo, a dynamo used as a motor.—adjs. Motō′rial, Mō′tory, giving motion.—n. Motō′rium, that part of the nervous organism instrumental in the exertion of motor influence:—opp. to Sensorium, that which feels or perceives.—adj. Motorpath′ic, belonging to Motor′pathy or the movement cure.—Motor nerve, any nerve which transmits impulse to the muscles.—Air-motor, a machine impelled by compressed air. [Cf. Motive.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. motor

   The prime mover in machinery.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. motor

   An element of a machine created and designed in various colors, materials, mechanisms, shapes, sizes and styles.

   The motor can be a facet of a machine.

   Submitted by MaryC on May 2, 2020  

2. motor

   Relating to the movement of energy through the body, brain, conscience, consciousness, mind and subconscious.

   The motor neurons are all processing at superluminal speed.

   Submitted by MaryC on May 2, 2020  

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Matched Categories

1. • Machine
   • Transport
   • Travel

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Motor' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2510

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Motor' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2417

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Motor' in Nouns Frequency: #957

How to pronounce Motor?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Motor in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Motor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Motor in a Sentence

1. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency:

   NTSB investigation will focus on vehicle technologies such as forward collision warning systems, CMV fuel tank integrity, motor carrier operations and occupant survivability.

2. Fred Davis:

   We have seen increased motor vehicle accidents during these time changes, which can be due to alterations in one’s circadian rhythm that can lead to impaired focus and judgment.

3. Doc Rivers:

   He’s playing well, man, i’m happy for him because last year, last couple years he’d struggled and he came to us and I thought we really got his motor going again. Now you’re watching him, he’s still doing it, so really happy for him.

4. Justin Sanchez:

   Can we run the experiment in reverse? Can we do for sensation what we did for the motor system?

5. Rachel Dolhun:

   Exercise can really help the motor-symptoms of Parkinson’s including the tremors, the stiffness, the slowness, the walking, and the balance problems, exercise can also help the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, so the mood problems including depression or anxiety, and also the sleep changes.

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