automotive
adjective
au·to·mo·tive
ˌȯ-tə-ˈmō-tiv 
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: of, relating to, or concerned with self-propelled vehicles or machines
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The store stocks automotive parts.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
During the pursuit, a second deputy crashed into an automotive repair building in Bunnell.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The changes apply to a number of industries, including automotive, power plants and coal and gas.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
The move wreaked havoc in industries around the world, including the automotive sector – a critical pillar of Japan’s economy.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Automotive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automotive. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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automotive
adjective
au·to·mo·tive
ˌȯt-ə-ˈmōt-iv
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2
: of, relating to, or concerned with automobiles, trucks, or buses
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