automotive

adjective au·to·mo·tive \ˌȯ-tə-ˈmō-tiv\

: of, relating to, or concerned with cars and other vehicles

Full Definition of AUTOMOTIVE

: of, relating to, or concerned with self-propelled vehicles or machines

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adjective au·to·mo·tive \ˌȯ-tə-ˈmō-tiv\

: of or relating to automobiles <an automotive parts store>

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