driving

[drahy-ving]

adjective

1. demanding a high or unreasonable rate of work from subordinates.

2. vigorously active; energetic.

   a driving young executive.

3. having force and violence.

   a driving storm.

4. relaying or transmitting power.

5. used while operating a vehicle.

   driving gloves.

driving

/ ˈdraɪvɪŋ /

adjective

1. having or moving with force and violence

   driving rain

2. forceful or energetic

3. relating to the controlling of a motor vehicle in motion

   driving test

Other Word Forms

• drivingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of driving¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; drive + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“There’s some dang nice cars driving around base,” the 29-year-old said.

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As additional atmospheric CO2 enters the air, it dissolves into the ocean more quickly than anticipated, driving a rapid drop in pH that threatens coastal industries and livelihoods around the world.

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At a recent import expo in Shanghai, Volkswagen said it is developing its own chip for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving through a joint venture with a Chinese firm.

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He goes back once or twice a month to see his family, driving 10 hours each way.

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The water pump went out, and the owner may have caused further damage by driving the car hot.

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