'idea-driven' originates from the combination of 'idea' and 'driven', where 'idea' refers to a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action, and 'driven' means motivated or propelled by a particular force or factor.

'idea-driven' combines the English word 'idea' with 'driven', forming a compound adjective used in modern English.

Initially, 'driven' meant 'propelled by a force', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'motivated by ideas'.