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mechanics-driven

|me/chan/ics-driv/en|

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/məˈkænɪks ˌdrɪvən/

Mechanically influenced

Etymology
Etymology Information

'mechanics-driven' originates from the combination of 'mechanics,' which comes from the Greek word 'mekhane,' meaning 'machine,' and 'driven,' from Old English 'drifan,' meaning 'to drive.'

Historical Evolution

'mechanics' evolved from the Greek 'mekhane' to the Latin 'mechanica,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mechanics.' 'Driven' evolved from Old English 'drifan' to the modern English 'driven.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'mechanics' referred to the study of machines, but over time it evolved to include the principles governing physical forces. 'Driven' has largely retained its original meaning of being propelled or motivated by something.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

influenced or determined by the principles or methods of mechanics.

The mechanics-driven approach to solving the problem was highly effective.

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