reward-driven
|re-ward-driv-en|
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/rɪˈwɔrd ˌdrɪvən/
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/rɪˈwɔːd ˌdrɪvən/
motivated by rewards
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reward' originates from Old French 'reguardier,' meaning 'to regard or take care of,' and 'driven' is the past participle of 'drive,' from Old English 'drīfan,' meaning 'to force to move.'
Historical Evolution
'reward' evolved from Middle English 'rewarden,' and 'driven' from Middle English 'driven.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reward' meant 'regard or care,' but now it refers to 'something given in return for effort or achievement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
motivated by the anticipation or receipt of a reward.
The team is highly reward-driven, always striving for bonuses.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42