Engine

Pronunciation: /ˈɛn.dʒən/

Definitions of engine

noun a machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion

Example Sentences

A1 The engine of the car helps it move.

A2 The engine in the airplane is very powerful.

B1 The ship's engine broke down in the middle of the ocean.

B2 The new train engine is much more efficient than the old one.

C1 The engine of the rocket propelled it into outer space.

C2 The engineer carefully inspected the engine before takeoff.

Examples of engine in a Sentence

formal The engine of the car is designed to provide optimal performance.

informal I heard the engine of that motorcycle roaring down the street.

slang Let's rev up the engine and hit the road!

figurative Education is often seen as the engine that drives societal progress.

Grammatical Forms of engine

• past tense: engined
• plural: engines
• comparative: more engine
• superlative: most engine
• present tense: engine
• future tense: will engine
• perfect tense: have engined
• continuous tense: is engining
• singular: engine
• positive degree: engine
• infinitive: to engine
• gerund: engining
• participle: engined

Origin and Evolution of engine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'engine' originated from the Latin word 'ingenium' which means 'innate quality, nature, talent'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'engine' evolved to refer to a machine or device that converts energy into useful mechanical motion. It is now commonly used to describe a wide range of mechanical devices and vehicles.