text-driven
|text-driv-en|
/tɛkst ˈdrɪvən/
motivated by text
Etymology
'text-driven' originates from the combination of 'text' and 'driven', where 'text' refers to written or printed words and 'driven' implies being motivated or controlled by something.
'text' comes from the Latin word 'textus', meaning 'woven', and 'driven' is the past participle of 'drive', from Old English 'drīfan'.
Initially, 'text-driven' referred to anything motivated by written content, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
driven or motivated by text, often referring to content or actions that are primarily based on written material.
The text-driven approach in the classroom focuses on reading and writing.
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Last updated: 2025/02/27 06:31