Definitions for motor
ˈmoʊ tərmo·tor

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

1. motor(noun)

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

2. motor(adj)

   a nonspecific agent that imparts motion

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

3. centrifugal, motor(a)(adj)

   conveying information to the muscles from the CNS

   "motor nerves"

4. motive(a), motor(verb)

   causing or able to cause motion

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

5. drive, motor(verb)

   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. motor(Noun)

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

2. motor(Noun)

   A motor car, or automobile.

3. motor(Noun)

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

4. motor(Noun)

   An electric motor.

5. motor(Verb)

   to drive around leisurely in a motorised vehicle.

6. motor(Adjective)

   describing neurons that create the ability to move

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

1. Motor(noun)

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

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

2. Motor(noun)

   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. Motor(noun)

   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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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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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Fox News:

   This is just the greatest plane. Its got this big, old radial motor.

2. Ricky Johnson:

   This has got the motor of a sprint car, the suspension of a desert race truck, but it’s got a special 35-inch BF Goodrich tire with ice spikes in it.

3. Earnest Hemingway:

   There are only 3 sports, Bullfighting, Motor Racing and Mountain climbing. All the rest are games.

4. Eliza Nelson:

   We have known for a long time that there is no one size fits all pattern of motor development.

5. Anuj Somany:

   A person's heart is meant merely to keep care and concern for the kind people and definitely not love and affection for the car and motor engine.

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