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Automotive

//ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the ability to move by itself; self-propelled or self-propelling. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of, or relating to motor vehicles. not-comparable

    "But electric vehicles and the batteries that made them run became ensnared in corporate scandals, fraud, and monopolistic corruption that shook the confidence of the nation and inspired automotive upstarts."

Adjective
  1. 1
    containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to motor vehicles wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A shop or company that sells motor vehicle parts.
  2. 2
    The field, business, or market segment that concerns automobiles, especially their manufacture.

    "His business is a machine shop that works mainly in automotive, aerospace, and medical."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From auto- + motive.

Etymology 2

From auto- + motive.

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