agenda-driven
|a-gen-da-driv-en|
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/əˈdʒɛndə ˌdrɪvən/
goal-oriented
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'agenda-driven' combines 'agenda,' from Latin 'agendum,' meaning 'things to be done,' and 'driven,' from Old English 'drifan,' meaning 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'Agenda' evolved from Latin 'agendum' to modern English, while 'driven' evolved from Old English 'drifan.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'agenda' referred to a list of things to be done, while 'driven' meant being propelled. Together, they now imply being motivated by specific goals.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
influenced or motivated by a specific agenda or set of goals.
The committee's decisions were clearly agenda-driven, focusing only on their own interests.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41