appearance-driven
|ap-pear-ance-driv-en|
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/əˈpɪrəns ˌdrɪvən/
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/əˈpɪərəns ˌdrɪvən/
visually motivated
Etymology
'appearance-driven' originates from the combination of 'appearance,' which comes from the Latin word 'apparentia,' meaning 'visible,' and 'driven,' derived from the Old English 'drifan,' meaning 'to drive or propel.'
'Appearance' evolved from the Latin 'apparentia' through Old French 'aparence,' while 'driven' transformed from Old English 'drifan' to the modern English 'drive.'
Initially, 'appearance' meant 'visible or evident,' and 'driven' meant 'propelled.' Over time, 'appearance-driven' evolved to mean 'motivated by visual aspects.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
motivated or influenced by the way something looks or is perceived visually.
The company's marketing strategy is heavily appearance-driven, focusing on sleek designs and attractive packaging.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 15:06