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Definition of driven

driven

/ˈdrɪv.ən/
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• adjective

1

Relentlessly motivated by an internal need to succeed or achieve a particular goal; fiercely ambitious and hardworking.

Example

"As a driven researcher, she spent countless hours in the laboratory perfecting the new vaccine formula."

2

Operated, powered, or impelled by a specified force, source of energy, or guiding factor (often used in combination).

Example

"The organization transitioned to a data-driven strategy to improve customer retention."

3

Blown, swept, or piled into heaps or drifts by the wind (especially of snow, rain, or sand).

Example

"The mountain pass was completely blocked by deep drifts of newly driven snow."

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• Rhymes for driven

• Nearby Words

drivel
driveler
driveline
driven
drivenness
driver
driverless

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English driven, from Old English drifen, the past participle of drīfan ('to drive, force, or impel'), ultimately from Proto-Germanic *drībaną.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Driven. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/driven
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