recognition-seeking
|rec-og-ni-tion-seek-ing|
/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən ˈsiːkɪŋ/
desire for acknowledgment
Etymology
'recognition-seeking' originates from the combination of 'recognition' and 'seeking', where 'recognition' meant 'acknowledgment' and 'seeking' meant 'pursuing'.
'recognition' changed from the Latin word 'recognitio' and 'seeking' from the Old English 'sēcan', eventually forming the modern English term 'recognition-seeking'.
Initially, 'recognition' meant 'acknowledgment' and 'seeking' meant 'pursuing', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
desiring or striving for acknowledgment or validation from others.
His recognition-seeking behavior was evident in every meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 00:51