innovation-driven
|in/no/va/tion-driv/en|
/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən ˈdrɪvən/
propelled by new ideas
Etymology
'innovation-driven' originates from the combination of 'innovation' and 'driven', where 'innovation' comes from Latin 'innovare', meaning 'to renew or change', and 'driven' is the past participle of 'drive', meaning 'to propel or push forward'.
'innovation' evolved from the Latin 'innovare' through Old French 'innovacion', and 'driven' comes from Old English 'drifan'.
Initially, 'innovation' meant 'renewal or change', and 'driven' meant 'propelled'. Together, they now mean 'motivated by new ideas'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
motivated or propelled by new ideas, methods, or products.
The company is innovation-driven, constantly seeking new ways to improve its products.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45