war-motivated
|war-mo-ti-va-ted|
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/wɔr ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
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/wɔː ˈməʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
driven by war
Etymology
Etymology Information
'war-motivated' originates from the combination of 'war' and 'motivated', where 'war' refers to armed conflict and 'motivated' means driven by a particular reason or cause.
Historical Evolution
'war-motivated' combines the Old English word 'werre' (war) and the Latin 'motivare' (to move), eventually forming the modern English term 'war-motivated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'driven by war', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
driven or influenced by the conditions or circumstances of war.
The country's war-motivated policies have led to increased military spending.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 08:37