engine in English
- engine⇄adj. engineless.
- engine⇄engine (1), noun.
1. a machine for applying power to some work, especially a machine that can start others moving.
2. a machine that pulls a railroad train; locomotive.
3. anything used to bring about a result; instrument or device. - engine⇄engine (2), transitive verb, -gined,-gining.
1. to furnish with an engine or engines.
2. (Obsolete.) to contrive or plan.
engine in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
engine in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
engine in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
engine in Sindhi سنڌي
engine in Tamil தமிழ்
Engine
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/ (en-jin)
Definitions
- A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.
- A thing that is the driving force of a process or system.
- A mechanical apparatus, such as a steam engine or combustion engine.
Usage Examples
- "The car’s engine stopped working after the long journey."
- "Innovation is the engine of economic growth."
- "Steam engines revolutionized transportation in the 19th century."
Etymology
Derived from Middle English engin, from Old French engin (skill, cleverness, mechanical contrivance), from Latin ingenium (natural capacity, invention).
Synonyms
- Motor
- Machine
- Apparatus
- Driving force
Antonyms
- Obstruction
- Impediment
- Brake
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Motor | mo-TOR |
| French | Moteur | mo-TUHR |
| German | Motor | MO-tohr |
| Hindi | इंजन | in-jan |
| Tamil | எந்திரம் | yen-thi-ram |
| Telugu | యంత్రం | yan-thram |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- North American English: /ˈɛn.dʒɪn/ (en-jin)
- British English: /ˈɛn.dʒɪn/ (en-jin)
Historical Usage
The word "engine" originally referred to any mechanical contrivance or device, including weapons of war. Over time, its meaning narrowed to refer specifically to machinery that generates power, such as steam engines and combustion engines.
Cultural Nuances
Engines are often associated with progress, innovation, and power in both literal and metaphorical contexts. The term is widely used in business, technology, and science to refer to driving forces of change and development.
More Information
The development of the engine has played a pivotal role in human advancement, from early steam engines to modern internal combustion engines and electric motors. The word continues to symbolize power and innovation in multiple fields, including computing, where "search engines" drive information retrieval.