relating to motor vehicles self-propelling
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au•to•mo•tive /ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv, ˈɔtəˌmoʊtɪv/USA pronunciation
adj. [before a noun]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- Automotiveof or relating to automobiles or other motor vehicles:automotive parts.
- Automotivepropelled by a self-contained motor.
au•to•mo•tive
(ô′tə mō′tiv, ô′tə mō′tiv),USA pronunciation adj.
n.
- Automotivepertaining to the design, operation, manufacture, or sale of automobiles:automotive parts.
- Automotivepropelled by a self-contained motor, engine, or the like.
n.
- [Informal.]an industry, store department, etc., specializing in appliances and parts for cars, trucks, and other motorized vehicles:You may find what you're looking for in automotive.
- auto-1 + motive 1860–65
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