opinion-driven
|o-pin-ion-driv-en|
/əˈpɪnjən ˈdrɪvən/
guided by beliefs
Etymology
'opinion-driven' originates from the combination of 'opinion' and 'driven', where 'opinion' comes from Latin 'opinio', meaning 'belief', and 'driven' is the past participle of 'drive', meaning 'to propel or guide'.
'opinion' evolved from the Latin 'opinio' through Old French 'opinion', and 'driven' comes from Old English 'drifan', meaning 'to drive'.
Initially, 'opinion' meant 'belief or judgment', and 'driven' meant 'propelled'. Together, they evolved to mean 'guided by personal beliefs'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
influenced or guided by personal beliefs or opinions rather than objective facts.
The decision was largely opinion-driven, lacking any solid evidence.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 05:36