motorized

UK: ˈməʊtəraɪzd | US: ˈmoʊtəraɪzd

Definition

  1. adj. equipped with a motor

  2. adj. powered or operated by mechanical means

  3. vt. past tense of "motorize" (to equip with a motor)

Structure
motor <machine that produces motion>ize <to make>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "motorized" derives from "motor," which originates from the Latin "motor" (mover), combined with the suffix "-ize" (from Greek "-izein," meaning "to make or render"). The addition of "-ed" forms the past participle or adjective. The term reflects technological advancement, specifically the adaptation of machinery to automate or power objects (e.g., vehicles).

Examples

  1. The military deployed motorized units for rapid transportation.

  2. She prefers motorized scooters over manual ones for commuting.

  3. The factory motorized its production line to increase efficiency.

  4. Early 20th-century households gradually motorized appliances like washing machines.

  5. The toy car was motorized to move on its own.