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motor vs electric motor

electric motor vs motor

motor and electric motor both are nouns.

motor is an adjective but electric motor is not an adjective.

motor is a verb but electric motor is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
motor Yes Yes Yes No
electric motor Yes No No No
As nouns, electric motor is a hyponym of motor; that is, electric motor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than motor:
  • motor: machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
  • electric motor: a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
Other hyponyms of motor include engine, stepper, stepping motor, hydraulic motor, gearmotor.
motor (noun) electric motor (noun)
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
a nonspecific agent that imparts motion
motor (adjective) electric motor (adjective)
causing or able to cause motion
conveying information to the muscles from the CNS
motor (verb) electric motor (verb)
travel or be transported in a vehicle
Difference between motor and electric motor

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