expense-driven
|ex-pense-driv-en|
/ɪkˈspɛns ˌdrɪvən/
cost-focused
Etymology
'expense-driven' is a compound word formed from 'expense' and 'driven'. 'Expense' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'expensum', where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'pendere' meant 'to weigh'. 'Driven' comes from Old English 'drifan', meaning 'to drive'.
'Expense' evolved from the Latin 'expensum' through Old French 'expense', while 'driven' evolved from Old English 'drifan'.
Initially, 'expense' meant 'the act of spending', and 'driven' meant 'propelled'. Together, they now imply being motivated by financial considerations.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
motivated or influenced by the need to manage or reduce expenses.
The company's expense-driven strategy helped them cut costs significantly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42