'plot-driven' originates from the combination of 'plot,' which comes from Old French 'complot,' meaning 'a secret plan,' and 'driven,' the past participle of 'drive,' from Old English 'drīfan,' meaning 'to force to move.'

'plot' evolved from the Old French 'complot' to the modern English 'plot,' while 'driven' transformed from Old English 'drīfan' to 'drive' and its past participle 'driven.'

Initially, 'plot' referred to a secret plan, but over time it evolved to mean the sequence of events in a story. 'Driven' has maintained its meaning of being propelled or motivated.