group-driven
|group-driv-en|
B2
/ɡruːp ˈdrɪvən/
collective motivation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'group-driven' originates from the combination of 'group' and 'driven', where 'group' refers to a collection of individuals and 'driven' means motivated or propelled.
Historical Evolution
'Group' and 'driven' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, but the compound 'group-driven' is a modern formation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'driven' meant 'propelled by force', but in 'group-driven', it evolved to mean 'motivated by collective action'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
motivated or influenced by the collective actions or decisions of a group.
The project was group-driven, with everyone contributing ideas.
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