action-driven
|ac/tion-driv/en|
/ˈækʃən ˌdrɪvən/
motivated by actions
Etymology
'action-driven' is a compound word formed from 'action' and 'driven'. 'Action' originates from Latin 'actio', meaning 'a doing, a driving'. 'Driven' is the past participle of 'drive', from Old English 'drīfan', meaning 'to force, compel'.
'Action' evolved from Latin 'actio' through Old French 'accion' to Middle English 'accion'. 'Driven' evolved from Old English 'drīfan' to Middle English 'driven'.
Initially, 'action' meant 'a doing or driving', and 'driven' meant 'compelled'. Together, they convey the idea of being motivated by actions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
motivated or propelled by actions rather than thoughts or feelings.
The action-driven approach of the team led to quick results.
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