A related bit of terminology I recently picked up[0] is "electric motor" vs. "electric machine", with the latter being preferred when the machine can function a

A related bit of terminology I recently picked up[0] is "electric motor" vs. "electric machine", with the latter being preferred when the machine can function as either a motor or a generator (as is the case e.g. for most brushless DC motors). [0]: I've been working my way through this book: https://www.amazon.com/Design-Brushless-Permanent-Magnet-Machines-Hendershot/dp/0984068708 https://www.amazon.com/Design-Brushless-Permanent-Magnet-Mac...