vehicular
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5.4
- adjective
- /vɪˈhɪkjələr/
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vehicular
- This trend results in traffic congestion and increase pollution due to vehicular emissions.
- vehicular traffic
- vehicular emissions
- vehicular pollution
I'm not a fan of anyone that gets away with vehicular manslaughter.
- I'm not a fan of anyone that gets away with vehicular manslaughter.
- And it's and it begins with vehicular manslaughter.
- And can I say that we, you know, you talked about our non prowess when it comes to diagnosing vehicular problems.
Examples
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On the streets, as advertised, was actual vehicular traffic: white buses and yellow/black taxis, delivery trucks, and horse-drawn carriages.
Fiction book (2002) -
In the central part of the city where vehicular traffic is more intense, carbon monoxide concentrations are much higher.
Academic text (1997) -
Today, the street is closed to vehicular traffic and maintained as a park.
Academic text (1998) -
The environmental community had promptly lined up in favor of stringent limits on vehicular emissions.
Academic text (1992) -
The city is implementing new measures to reduce vehicular emissions and improve air quality.
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During rush hour, vehicular traffic can make it difficult to travel across town.
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The government is investing in vehicular infrastructure to accommodate the growing population.
Synonyms
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4.1
About cars and the industry that makes them
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Vehicular comes from the word vehicle, which in turn goes back to the old Latin verb vehere meaning 'to carry'. Since a vehicle is something that carries people or goods, vehicular means 'relating to vehicles' or to things used for carrying.