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emotionally-driven

|e/mo/tion/al/ly-driv/en|

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/ɪˈmoʊʃənəli ˈdrɪvən/

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/ɪˈməʊʃənəli ˈdrɪvən/

emotionally influenced

Etymology
Etymology Information

'emotionally-driven' originates from the combination of 'emotion' and 'drive,' where 'emotion' comes from the Latin word 'emovere,' meaning 'to move out,' and 'drive' from the Old English 'drīfan,' meaning 'to push forward.'

Historical Evolution

'emotionally-driven' evolved from the combination of 'emotion' and 'drive,' which were used separately in Middle English and eventually combined in modern English to describe actions motivated by emotions.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'emotion' meant 'a movement or agitation of the mind,' and 'drive' meant 'to push forward.' Over time, 'emotionally-driven' evolved to describe actions influenced by emotions.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

influenced or motivated by emotions rather than logic or reason.

Her decision to quit her job was emotionally-driven.

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Last updated: 2025/02/15 00:49