Word
automotive
Phoneticsau·to·mo·tive, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/
UK/ˌɔːtəʊmˈəʊtɪv/
Definitions
01relating to motor vehicles
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. relating to cars, trucks, and other vehicles with engines.
adj. pertaining to motor vehicles, especially their design, manufacture, or operation.
“The city is a major hub for automotive manufacturing and parts supply.”
“The automotive sector is currently undergoing a massive transition as manufacturers shift their focus from internal combustion engines to electric drivetrains.”
02self-propelled
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. able to move on its own without being pulled or pushed by something else.
adj. possessing the power of self-propulsion; used technically to describe machinery that moves independently.
“Early engineers dreamed of creating an automotive carriage that didn't need horses.”
“The invention of the automotive engine revolutionized transport by eliminating the need for external draft animals or stationary steam power.”
Synonyms
03the car industry
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the business or industry of making and selling cars.
n. the industrial and commercial sector involved in the production and sale of motor vehicles.
“He has worked in automotive for twenty years, starting as a mechanic.”
“Global shifts in trade policy have had a profound impact on automotive, forcing companies to rethink their international supply chains.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Automotive lights are better than they've ever been, but there's a trade-off.” “The best of the Burmester audio systems in various large Mercedes are still top in my automotive book, but the Gravity’s Surreal system comes close.” Etymology
From auto- + motive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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