automotive
gb/ˌɔtoʊmˈoʊtɪv/ us/ˌɔtoʊmˈoʊtɪv/
B1
English
~ 1900
Senses
0 senses
adjective
technical
B1
property
1
Relating to motor vehicles
About cars, trucks, or other vehicles that use an engine.
Usage pattern:
[automotive] [noun]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'automotive' with 'automatic'; 'automatic' refers to something working by itself, not to vehicles in general.
Synonyms
motorized (General term for something powered by a motor; not limited to vehicles.)
|
vehicular (More formal term meaning related to vehicles in general.)
Antonyms
non-automotive (Describes something not related to motor vehicles.)
Collocations
automotive industry
|automotive engineer
|automotive repair
|automotive technology
|automotive parts
Themes
transportation
|engineering
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The automotive industry is facing rapid changes due to electric vehicle technology.
- He works as an automotive engineer designing new safety systems.
- Automotive repair can be costly if the damage is severe.
- This exhibition showcases the latest automotive technologies.
- Automotive parts are in short supply this season.
Learner examples
- The automotive industry makes cars and trucks.
- She is an automotive engineer.
- He studies automotive design at school.
- The shop sells automotive parts.
- We need an automotive repair service.
Grammar
Dictionary form
automotive
IPA
GB/ˌɔtoʊmˈoʊtɪv/
US/ˌɔtoʊmˈoʊtɪv/
Syllables & stress
auto - mot - ive (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ive)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: automotive
Word family
Core family
automobile
noun B1
auto
noun A2
Related words
motorist
noun B1
automaker
noun
Expressions
automotive engineering
1/ˌɔtoʊmˈoʊtɪv ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Engineering for designing motor vehicles
The study and work of designing and making cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles.
Examples
- He studied automotive engineering at university.
- Automotive engineering combines mechanical, electrical, and software skills.
automotive industry
1/ˌɔtoʊmˈoʊtɪv ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
technical
Business of making and selling vehicles
The companies and activities that make and sell cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles.
Examples
- The automotive industry is shifting towards electric cars.
- Many jobs in the region depend on the automotive industry.
automotive repair
1/ˌɔtoʊmˈoʊtɪv ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
Fixing motor vehicles
The work of fixing cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles when they are broken or damaged.
Examples
- She runs a small automotive repair shop in town.
- Automotive repair costs have gone up this year.