Meaning of 'motor'

adjective

causing or able to cause motion

Example: "The motor cart travelled along the road."

Synonyms: motive

noun

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

Example: "The motor in the machine spun the cogs."

noun

a nonspecific agent that imparts motion

Example: "Happiness is the aim of all people and the motor of all action."

verb

to travel or be transported in a vehicle

Example: "I motored down the highway at top speed."

Synonyms: drive

adjective

conveying information to the muscles from the central nervous system

Example: "The motor neurons were damaged by the disease."

Synonyms: centrifugal