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auditory-driven

|au/di/to/ry-driv/en|

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/ˈɔː.dɪ.tɔːr.i ˈdrɪv.ən/

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/ˈɔː.dɪ.tər.i ˈdrɪv.ən/

sound-influenced

Etymology
Etymology Information

'auditory-driven' originates from the combination of 'auditory,' which comes from Latin 'audīre' meaning 'to hear,' and 'driven,' derived from Old English 'drīfan' meaning 'to drive.'

Historical Evolution

'auditory' evolved from the Latin 'audītōrius,' while 'driven' transformed from the Old English 'drīfan' to the modern English 'drive.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'auditory' meant 'related to hearing,' and 'driven' meant 'propelled or motivated.' Together, they evolved to mean 'influenced by sound.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

influenced or guided by auditory stimuli or sound.

The auditory-driven response was evident in the way she reacted to the music.

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Last updated: 2025/02/19 19:36