Automotive Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv

aw-tuh-MOH-tiv

UK

ˌɔːtəʊmˈəʊtɪv

aw-tuh-MOH-tiv

Definition

Related to cars or motor vehicles. Used to describe things, industries, or technologies connected with automobiles.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly formal and technical; common in business, industry, and engineering. Used before nouns: 'automotive engineer', 'automotive industry'. Not used to refer to people or specific cars (say 'car mechanic' for a person).

• Spanish: automotriz - del automóvil
• Portuguese (BR): automotivo - de automóveis
• Portuguese (PT): automóvel - automotivo
• Chinese (Simplified): 汽车的 - 汽车相关
• Chinese (Traditional): 汽車的 - 汽車相關
• Hindi: ऑटोमोटिव - मोटरवाहन से संबंधित
• Arabic: سِياراتي - متعلق بالسيارات
• Bengali: অটোমোটিভ - স্বয়ংচালিত
• Russian: автомобильный
• Japanese: 自動車の
• Vietnamese: ô tô - thuộc về ô tô
• Korean: 자동차의
• Turkish: otomotiv
• Urdu: خودکار (گاڑیوں سے متعلق)
• Indonesian: otomotif

Example Sentences

She works for an automotive company.

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The automotive industry is very important to the economy.

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He studies automotive engineering at university.

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The city is known for its automotive history and museums.

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There are many automotive parts suppliers in this region.

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Her father has been in the automotive field for over twenty years.

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