The difference between Motor and Motorcar
When used as nouns, motor means a machine or device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, or imparts motion, whereas motorcar means an enclosed passenger vehicle powered by an engine.
Motor is also verb with the meaning: to make a journey by motor vehicle.
Motor is also adjective with the meaning: relating to the ability to move.
check bellow for the other definitions of Motor and Motorcar
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Motor as a noun:
A machine or device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
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Motor as a noun (colloquial):
A motor car, or automobile.
Examples:
"Nice motor!"
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Motor as a noun (figuratively):
A source of power for something; an inspiration; a driving force.
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Motor as a noun:
Any protein capable of converting chemical energy into mechanical work.
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Motor as a noun (Christianity, archaic, poetic):
The controller or prime mover of the universe; God.
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Motor as a noun (prison, _, slang):
The fermenting mass of fruit that is the basis of pruno, or "prison wine".
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Motor as an adjective (biology):
relating to the ability to move
Examples:
"She has excellent motor skills."
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Motor as an adjective:
Relating to motor cars
Examples:
"'Motor insurance is expensive for youngsters."
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Motor as a verb (dated):
To make a journey by motor vehicle; to drive.
Examples:
"On Saturday we motored down to Plymouth."
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Motor as a verb (informal):
To move at a brisk pace.
Examples:
"Sales were slow at first, but now things are really motoring."
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Motor as a verb (slang):
To leave.
Examples:
"I gotta motor."
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Motorcar as a noun:
An enclosed passenger vehicle powered by an engine.