How to Pronounce "prime mover"
expression
ˈpɹaɪm/ /ˈmuvɝ
PRYM MOO-ver
pɹˈaɪm/ /mˈuːvɐ
pr-YM MOOV-uh
Definition
A 'prime mover' is the main force, person, or machine that causes something to happen or move, especially the original or most important source of movement or change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹaɪm/ /ˈmuvɝ
British English
pɹˈaɪm/ /mˈuːvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRYM MOO-ver
UK
pr-YM MOOV-uh
Listen in Context
The engine is the prime mover of the car.
Water acts as the prime mover in this old mill.
He was the prime mover behind the new law.
In philosophy, Aristotle described a 'first cause' or prime mover for the universe.