automotive
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv// UK //ˌɔːtəʊmˈəʊtɪv// au·to·mo·tive
adj. relating to cars and other motor vehicles. You use this word when talking about the industry that builds, sells, or repairs cars.
adj. relating to motor vehicles, particularly their design, manufacture, or operation. Often used to specify a sector of industry or engineering.
He works as an automotive engineer for a large company.
The city's economy relies heavily on the automotive sector, which provides thousands of manufacturing jobs.
Recent shifts in automotive technology have forced traditional manufacturers to pivot toward electric drivetrains and autonomous navigation systems to remain competitive in the global market.
From auto- + motive.
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective, appearing before the noun it modifies.