'often-pursued' originates from the combination of 'often,' meaning 'frequently,' and 'pursued,' the past participle of 'pursue,' meaning 'to chase or seek.'

'Pursue' changed from the Old French word 'poursuir' and eventually became the modern English word 'pursue.'

Initially, 'pursue' meant 'to follow with the intent to capture,' but over time it evolved to include the broader sense of 'seeking or striving for something.'