appreciation-motivated
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/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
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/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən ˈməʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
driven by gratitude
Etymology
'appreciation-motivated' is a compound word formed from 'appreciation' and 'motivated'. 'Appreciation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'appretiatio', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'pretium' meant 'price' or 'value'. 'Motivated' comes from the Latin 'motivus', meaning 'causing motion'.
'Appreciation' evolved from the Latin 'appretiatio' through Old French 'apreciacion', and 'motivated' from Latin 'motivus' through Middle English 'motivate'.
Initially, 'appreciation' meant 'setting a price on something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'recognition of value'. 'Motivated' has largely retained its meaning of 'causing motion or action'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
driven or inspired by a sense of appreciation or gratitude.
Her decision to volunteer was appreciation-motivated.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 00:08