driving force — a person or thing that provides the energy or motivation for something to happen or progress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing that provides the energy or motivation for something to happen or progress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdraɪvɪŋ fɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- Coffee is the driving force that gets me out of bed every morning.
- The fear of failing the exam was the driving force behind his sudden study marathon.
- Innovation has always been the driving force behind the company's success.
driving force
NOUN[/ˈdraɪvɪŋ fɔːrs/]
a person or thing that provides the energy or motivation for something to happen or progress
Her passion for justice was the driving force behind the entire reform movement.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Originally a mechanical term describing the force that powers machinery, later extended metaphorically to describe motivating factors in human endeavors.
Breakdown
driving (present participle of 'drive', meaning propelling) + force (power or energy)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Coffee is the driving force that gets me out of bed every morning.”
“The fear of failing the exam was the driving force behind his sudden study marathon.”
“Innovation has always been the driving force behind the company's success.”
“His stubborn refusal to give up was the driving force that finally won him the promotion.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.