recognition-motivated
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/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
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/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən ˈməʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
driven by acknowledgment
Etymology
'recognition-motivated' originates from the combination of 'recognition' and 'motivated'. 'Recognition' comes from Latin 'recognitio', meaning 'acknowledgment', and 'motivated' from Latin 'motivus', meaning 'causing motion'.
'Recognition' evolved from the Latin 'recognitio' through Old French 'reconnaissance', and 'motivated' from Latin 'motivus' through Middle English 'motivate'.
Initially, 'recognition' meant 'acknowledgment of something', and 'motivated' meant 'causing motion'. Over time, they combined to describe a state driven by the desire for acknowledgment.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
driven or inspired by the desire for recognition or acknowledgment.
She was recognition-motivated, always seeking praise for her work.
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Last updated: 2025/02/27 04:08