automotive

[ aw-tuh-moh-tiv, aw-tuh-moh-tiv ]
/ ˌɔ təˈmoʊ tɪv, ˈɔ təˌmoʊ tɪv /

adjective

pertaining to the design, operation, manufacture, or sale of automobiles: automotive parts.
propelled by a self-contained motor, engine, or the like.

noun

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.

Origin of automotive

First recorded in 1860–65; auto-1 + motive

OTHER WORDS FROM automotive

non·au·to·mo·tive, adjective

Words nearby automotive

automobile, automobile insurance, automobilia, automorphic, automorphism, automotive, autonomic, autonomic bladder, autonomic ganglion, autonomic imbalance, autonomic nervous system

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British Dictionary definitions for automotive

automotive
/ (ˌɔːtəˈməʊtɪv) /

adjective

relating to motor vehicles
self-propelling