'inquiry-driven' originates from the combination of 'inquiry' and 'driven', where 'inquiry' means 'a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge' and 'driven' means 'propelled or motivated by a force or desire'.

'Inquiry' comes from the Latin word 'inquirere', meaning 'to seek', and 'driven' is derived from the Old English 'drifan', meaning 'to drive'.

Initially, 'inquiry' meant 'a formal investigation', but over time it evolved to include any form of questioning or exploration.