automotive
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.relating to cars, trucks, and other vehicles with engines.
adj.pertaining to motor vehicles, especially their design, manufacture, or operation.
Simple“The city is a major hub for automotive manufacturing and parts supply.”
In context“The automotive sector is currently undergoing a massive transition as manufacturers shift their focus from internal combustion engines to electric drivetrains.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“Early engineers dreamed of creating an automotive carriage that didn't need horses.”
In context“The invention of the automotive engine revolutionized transport by eliminating the need for external draft animals or stationary steam power.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“He has worked in automotive for twenty years, starting as a mechanic.”
In context“Global shifts in trade policy have had a profound impact on automotive, forcing companies to rethink their international supply chains.”
Synonymsauto industrycar industry
“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.”
From auto- + motive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.