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Etymology of the Latin word motor

the Latin word motor (mover)

derived from the Latin word motus (movement, motion; riot)

derived from the Latin word movere (move, stir, agitate)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *meuə-

English motor, English motoring, English motored, French moteur, Italian motore, Portuguese motor, Spanish motor