fuel-driven
|fu/el-driv/en|
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/ˈfjuːəl ˌdrɪvən/
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/ˈfjʊəl ˌdrɪvən/
powered by fuel
Etymology
'fuel-driven' originates from the combination of 'fuel,' which comes from Old French 'fouaille,' meaning 'firewood,' and 'driven,' the past participle of 'drive,' from Old English 'drīfan,' meaning 'to force to move.'
'fuel' evolved from the Old French 'fouaille' to the modern English 'fuel,' while 'driven' evolved from the Old English 'drīfan' to the modern English 'drive.'
Initially, 'fuel' referred to 'firewood' or 'material for burning,' but over time it evolved to mean any material that can be burned to produce energy. 'Driven' has maintained its meaning of 'being powered or moved by.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
powered or operated by fuel, typically referring to engines or machinery that use fuel as a source of energy.
The fuel-driven engine powers the entire vehicle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42