Motorized

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of motorize form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Equipped with a motor. not-comparable

    "Some would argue that a moped is little more than a motorized bicycle, but others would disagree."

  2. 2
    Supplied with motor vehicles. not-comparable

    "Because the medic had been supplied with a jeep, he and his aide were classed as a motorized detachment."

Adjective
  1. 1
    using vehicles wordnet
  2. 2
    equipped with a motor or motors wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
bimotoredmechanisedmechanizedmechanizedmobilemotored

Example

More examples

"In the end, because of the disease, he became unable to walk and had to use a motorized wheelchair to get around."

Related phrases

motorized bancamotorized infantrymotorized scootermotor vehicle

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