motor vs machine

machine vs motor

motor and machine both are nouns.

motor is an adjective but machine is not an adjective.

motor and machine both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
motor	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
machine	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, machine is a hypernym of motor; that is, machine is a word with a broader meaning than motor:

motor: machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
machine: any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

motor (noun)	machine (noun)
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion	any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
a nonspecific agent that imparts motion	a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
	a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
	a group that controls the activities of a political party
	an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
	an efficient person

motor (adjective)	machine (adjective)
causing or able to cause motion
conveying information to the muscles from the CNS

motor (verb)	machine (verb)
travel or be transported in a vehicle	make by machinery
	turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

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