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internally-driven

|in/ter/nal/ly-driv/en|

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/ɪnˈtɜrnəli ˈdrɪvən/

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/ɪnˈtɜːnəli ˈdrɪvən/

self-motivated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'internally-driven' is a compound word formed from 'internal' and 'driven'. 'Internal' originates from Latin 'internus', meaning 'inward' or 'inside'. 'Driven' is the past participle of 'drive', which comes from Old English 'drīfan', meaning 'to force to move'.

Historical Evolution

'Internal' evolved from Latin 'internus' through Old French 'internel', while 'driven' evolved from Old English 'drīfan'.

Meaning Changes

The term 'internally-driven' has consistently referred to motivation or propulsion from within, maintaining its original meaning.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

motivated or propelled by internal factors or forces rather than external influences.

Her success in the project was largely due to her internally-driven motivation.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45