motored

/'moutəd/

Thân thiện

A man uses a motored wheelchair to navigate the park path.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Equipped with a motor or motors: Describes a device, vehicle, or object that is powered by an engine or motor.
   • Powered by mechanical means: Contrasts with manual or human-powered operation.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The hospital provided a motored wheelchair for patients who couldn't propel themselves.
  • Early motored vehicles were much noisier than modern cars.
  • The new motored scooter can reach speeds of up to 25 miles per hour.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Descriptive Use: Often used in technical specifications or descriptive writing to specify the type of propulsion.
  • The prototype featured a motored landing gear system.

Variants and Related Words

• Motor (noun/verb): The engine itself; to travel by motor vehicle.
• Motorized (adjective): A more common synonym meaning equipped with a motor.
• Motorless (adjective): Lacking a motor.

Synonyms

• Motorized: Fitted with a motor.
• Powered: Supplied with a source of power.
• Mechanized: Equipped with machinery, often for automation.

Antonyms

• Manual: Operated by hand.
• Hand-powered: Driven by human effort.
• Unpowered: Lacking an engine or motor.

Notes on Usage

• "Motored" vs. "Motorized": While often interchangeable, "motorized" is generally more common in modern usage. "Motored" can sound slightly dated or more specific.
• Typical Contexts: Frequently used with types of transport (wheelchairs, boats, bicycles) or tools that can be either manual or automatic.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. equipped with a motor or motors
   • a motorized wheelchair

Từ đồng nghĩa

• motorized
• motorised