'feedback-motivated' originates from the combination of 'feedback' and 'motivated'. 'Feedback' comes from the combination of 'feed' and 'back', where 'feed' meant 'to supply' and 'back' meant 'return'. 'Motivated' comes from the Latin word 'motivus', meaning 'moving'.

'feedback' evolved from the concept of 'feeding back' information, while 'motivated' has remained relatively unchanged from its Latin roots.

Initially, 'feedback' referred to the return of information, and 'motivated' meant 'moved to action'. Together, they now describe being driven by feedback.