internally-driven
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/ɪnˈtɜrnəli ˈdrɪvən/
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/ɪnˈtɜːnəli ˈdrɪvən/
self-motivated
Etymology
'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'.
'Internal' evolved from Latin 'internus' through Old French 'internel', while 'driven' evolved from Old English 'drīfan'.
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