financially-motivated
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/faɪˈnænʃəli ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/
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/faɪˈnænʃəli ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/
profit-driven
Etymology
Etymology Information
'financially-motivated' originates from the combination of 'financially,' derived from 'finance,' and 'motivated,' derived from 'motivate,' which comes from the Latin word 'motivus,' meaning 'moving.'
Historical Evolution
'Motivated' changed from the Latin word 'motivus' and eventually became the modern English word 'motivated.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'motivated' meant 'moving,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a reason to act.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
driven or influenced by financial gain or profit.
The company's decision to cut costs was financially-motivated.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45