electromotor en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- Proto-Indo-European *m(y)ewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-yeti Proto-Indo-European *-éyeti Proto-Indo-European *m(y)owh₁éyeti Proto-Italic *moweō Latin moveō Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin mōtorder. Middle English motour English motor English electromotor From electro- + motor.
Meanings
- Any device that generates electricity.
- Any device that converts electricity into motion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| electromotors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |