driven

[driv-uhn]

verb

1. past participle of drive.

adjective

1. being under compulsion, as to succeed or excel.

   a driven young man who was fiercely competitive.

2. controlled or propelled by something specified (used in combination).

   a market-driven approach to retaining talent; data-driven business strategies; a water pump that is solar driven.

driven

/ ˈdrɪvən /

verb

1. the past participle of drive

Other Word Forms

• drivenness noun
• undriven adjective
• well-driven adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of driven¹

First recorded in 1300–50, for the adjective for an earlier sense

Idioms and Phrases

see pure as the driven snow.

Example Sentences

Analysts suggest the rally may continue, driven by healthy retail demand, reserve allocators, and short-term momentum buyers.

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This contraction was driven by a surge in Chinese silver exports in October, mostly shipped to London, where severe shortages have occurred.

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The market could be driven by potentially higher exports in 1H, given lower trade tensions.

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Hahn said that the ordinance is driven by repeated instances of L.A.

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The recent gains in productivity have been driven by investment, changing labor-market dynamics, and business dynamism, rather than the direct effects of AI.

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