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motoric

(məʊˈtɒrɪk)

(Linguistics) linguistics a person skilled in recognizing vocal changes caused by muscular tension

adj

1. (Linguistics) linguistics pertaining to the ability to recognize vocal changes due to muscular tension

2. (Music, other) music having a repetitive rhythm suggestive of mechanical movement

3. pertaining to motion

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mo•tor

(ˈmoʊ tər)

n.

1. a comparatively small and powerful engine, esp. an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like.

2. any self-powered vehicle.

3. something that imparts motion, esp. a contrivance, as a steam engine, that receives and modifies energy from some natural source in order to utilize it in driving machinery.

4. a machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

adj.

5. pertaining to or operated by a motor.

6. of, by, or for motor vehicles.

7. designed for motorists: a motor inn.

8. causing or producing motion.

9. conveying an impulse that results or tends to result in motion: a motor nerve cell.

10. of, pertaining to, or involving muscular movement: a motor response.

v.i.

11. to ride in an automobile; drive.

v.t.

12. to drive or transport by car.

[1580–90; < Latin mōtor mover =mō- (variant s. of movēre to move) + -tor -tor]

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