motor meaning and definition

MOTOR noun

Definition of motor (noun)

1. machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
2. a nonspecific agent that imparts motion
   • "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action"

MOTOR verb

Definition of motor (verb)

1. travel or be transported in a vehicle
   • "We drove to the university every morning"; "They motored to London for the theater"
   • synonyms: drive

MOTOR adjective

Definition of motor (adjective)

1. conveying information to the muscles from the CNS
   • "motor nerves"
   • synonyms: centrifugal
2. causing or able to cause motion
   • "a motive force"; "motive power"; "motor energy"
   • synonyms: motive