powered

[pou-erd]

adjective

1. (of a machine, vehicle, etc.) having a specified fuel or prime mover.

   a gasoline-powered engine; an engine-powered pump.

Other Word Forms

• nonpowered adjective
• self-powered adjective
• underpowered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of powered¹

First recorded in 1875–80; power + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He has ploughed some of those riches into a European venture capital firm, which has backed firms such as Germany's Helsing, which develops weapons systems powered by artificial intelligence.

From BBC

Lock Ward - one of the seven surviving starters from the crushing final defeat three years ago - powered over for a vital early second-half score.

From BBC

The family turned to Whizz Kidz when they were told Wren is not eligible for a powered wheelchair through the NHS.

From BBC

What began as a bluff has grown into the best film festival in Los Angeles, powered by eclectic, unpredictable programming and faithfully enthusiastic audiences.

From Los Angeles Times

In the longer term, more radical solutions may become available, such as aircraft powered by hydrogen.

From BBC

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