internally-motivated
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/ɪnˈtɜrnəli ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
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/ɪnˈtɜːnəli ˈməʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
self-driven motivation
Etymology
'internally-motivated' originates from the combination of 'internal' and 'motivate,' where 'internal' means 'inside' and 'motivate' means 'to provide a reason to act.'
'internal' and 'motivate' were combined in modern English to form 'internally-motivated.'
Initially, 'internal' referred to something inside, and 'motivate' meant to provide a reason to act. Together, they evolved to describe a self-driven motivation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
driven by internal factors or personal satisfaction rather than external rewards.
She is an internally-motivated student who studies for the love of learning.
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Last updated: 2025/02/27 16:04