C1 noun Neutral

overmotor

/ˌoʊvərˈmoʊtər/

A motor or engine that provides significantly more power or torque than is necessary for the specific task or machine it is intended to drive. In engineering and manufacturing, it often refers to a design choice that results in excessive energy consumption or unnecessary mechanical stress.

Ejemplos

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The small drone was essentially an overmotor, making it difficult to control due to the extreme thrust.

The tiny drone had way too much power, which made it hard to fly because it pushed up so fast.

2

The engineering department cautioned against selecting an overmotor for the ventilation system to avoid unnecessary operational costs.

The engineers warned that using a motor with too much power for the vents would waste money during use.

3

My brother's go-kart is such an overmotor; it can't even stay on the track at full throttle.

My brother's go-kart has an engine that is too big for its frame; it just slides off the track.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
overmotor
Verb
overmotor
Adjetivo
overmotored
Relacionado
overmotoring
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'over' (too much) and 'motor'. It’s like putting a rocket engine on a bicycle—it's just too much motor for the frame.

Quiz rápido

The engineer realized the pump was an ________ because it consumed twice the electricity needed for the water volume.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: overmotor

Ejemplos

1

The small drone was essentially an overmotor, making it difficult to control due to the extreme thrust.

everyday

The tiny drone had way too much power, which made it hard to fly because it pushed up so fast.

2

The engineering department cautioned against selecting an overmotor for the ventilation system to avoid unnecessary operational costs.

formal

The engineers warned that using a motor with too much power for the vents would waste money during use.

3

My brother's go-kart is such an overmotor; it can't even stay on the track at full throttle.

informal

My brother's go-kart has an engine that is too big for its frame; it just slides off the track.

4

Quantitative analysis suggests that utilizing an overmotor in static industrial applications leads to a 15% decrease in overall energy efficiency.

academic

Research shows that using a motor that is too powerful for stationary machines reduces energy efficiency by 15%.

5

The procurement team identified the surplus unit as an overmotor that would not fit the current budgetary constraints for maintenance.

business

The buying team realized the extra machine had a motor too powerful and expensive for their maintenance budget.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
overmotor
Verb
overmotor
Adjetivo
overmotored
Relacionado
overmotoring

Colocaciones comunes

install an overmotor to put in a motor that is too powerful
specify an overmotor to request a motor with excessive power in technical plans
industrial overmotor a large-scale motor that exceeds task requirements
avoid an overmotor to prevent using an engine that is too big for the job
replace the overmotor to swap a too-powerful engine for a correctly sized one

Frases Comunes

power for days

having an excessive or inexhaustible amount of power

engine overkill

using a motor that is far more powerful than necessary

excessive drive

more mechanical force than the system requires

Se confunde a menudo con

overmotor vs overdrive

Overdrive refers to a gear ratio that allows a vehicle to cruise at high speeds with lower engine RPM, whereas an overmotor is the physical motor itself being too powerful.

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Notas de uso

The term is primarily used in technical, mechanical, or automotive contexts. It usually carries a slightly negative connotation regarding efficiency or cost, though in hobbyist circles, it might be used to describe something impressively fast.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use this as a verb to mean 'driving too fast,' but it strictly refers to the hardware (the motor) being oversized for the application.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'over' (too much) and 'motor'. It’s like putting a rocket engine on a bicycle—it's just too much motor for the frame.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the English prefix 'over-' (meaning excessive) and the noun 'motor' (from Latin 'movere', to move).

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural form is 'overmotors' Often used as a compound noun in technical specifications
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Contexto cultural

In American 'hot rod' culture, having an overmotor is often seen as a point of pride or a 'sleeper' characteristic, despite the technical inefficiency.

Quiz rápido

The engineer realized the pump was an ________ because it consumed twice the electricity needed for the water volume.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: overmotor

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