motoric

mo·tor·ic

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-tawr-ik, -tor-]
- /moʊˈtɔr ɪk, -ˈtɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-tawr-ik, -tor-]
- /moʊˈtɔr ɪk, -ˈtɒr-/

Definitions of motoric word

adjective motoric motor (def 11). 1
adjective motoric (of music or musical performance) full of movement or energy. 1
noun motoric (biology) Relating to the motor faculties. 1
noun motoric a person skilled in recognizing vocal changes caused by muscular tension 0
adjective motoric pertaining to the ability to recognize vocal changes due to muscular tension 0
adjective motoric having a repetitive rhythm suggestive of mechanical movement 0

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Origin of motoric

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; motor + -ic

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Parts of speech for Motoric

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motoric popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

motoric usage trend in Literature

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