Vehicularrelating to cars, trucks, buses, or other transportation machines is an adjective used for things that involveto include or require as part of an activity or situation vehicles or are meant for vehicles. It is most often seen in phrases like vehicular trafficthe movement of vehicles on roads.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /viˈhɪkjələr/
Easy pronunciation: vee-HIK-yuh-ler (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the second syllable, HIK.
Used for vehicles, especially motor vehicles; intended for vehicles.
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Vehicular Meaning
connected with vehicles or made for vehicles
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: of or relating to vehicles, especially motor vehicles; intended for vehicles
Example: Vehicular traffic was heavy after the concert.
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Vehicular Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- vehicle-related
- motor-vehicle
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Common Mistakes
- Using vehicular to mean simply "driving" in every context. It usually refers to vehicles, roads, movement, or systems connected with vehicles.
- Confusing vehicular with "vehicle" itself. Vehicular is an adjective, not a noun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does vehicular mean?
Vehicular means related to vehicles, especially motor vehicles, or designed for them.
What is vehicular traffic?
Vehicular traffic means traffic made up of vehicles, especially cars and trucks.
Is vehicular a common word?
It is a fairly formal word and is most common in phrases like vehicular traffic or vehicular access.
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