liquid-driven
|liq-uid-driv-en|
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/ˈlɪkwɪd ˈdrɪvən/
powered by liquid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'liquid-driven' originates from the combination of 'liquid' and 'driven', where 'liquid' refers to a fluid state of matter and 'driven' means powered or propelled.
Historical Evolution
'liquid-driven' evolved from the need to describe mechanisms or systems powered by liquid, combining the words 'liquid' and 'driven' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'powered by liquid', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
powered or propelled by liquid.
The liquid-driven engine was more efficient than its predecessors.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 22:33