criticism-motivated
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/ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
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/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm ˈməʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
driven by critique
Etymology
'criticism-motivated' originates from the combination of 'criticism' and 'motivated', where 'criticism' comes from the Greek word 'kritikos', meaning 'able to discern', and 'motivated' comes from the Latin word 'motivus', meaning 'causing motion'.
'criticism' evolved from the Greek 'kritikos' to the Latin 'criticus', and eventually became the modern English word 'criticism'. 'Motivated' evolved from the Latin 'motivus' to the French 'motiver', and eventually became the modern English word 'motivated'.
Initially, 'criticism' meant 'the act of judging', but over time it evolved to include 'the expression of disapproval'. 'Motivated' has largely retained its original meaning of 'causing motion or action'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
driven or influenced by criticism.
Her decision to improve her skills was criticism-motivated.
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Last updated: 2025/02/23 18:36
