wind-driven
|wind-driv-en|
B2
/ˈwɪndˌdrɪvən/
propelled by wind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wind-driven' originates from the combination of 'wind' and 'driven', where 'wind' refers to moving air and 'driven' is the past participle of 'drive', meaning 'propelled'.
Historical Evolution
'wind-driven' changed from the Old English word 'wind' and the Middle English word 'driven', eventually becoming the modern English word 'wind-driven'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'propelled by wind', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moved or propelled by the force of the wind.
The wind-driven sand created dunes along the coast.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35