DRIVING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

acting with vigor

Example: responsibility turned the spoiled playboy into a driving young executive

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective

having the power of driving or impelling

Example: a driving personal ambition; the driving force was his innate enthusiasm; an impulsive force

Synonyms

Repel, Force back, Ride, Take, Labor

Antonyms

Attract

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "driving" comes from Middle English driving. It started in Proto-Germanic *drībaną. Then it appeared in Proto-Germanic *drībandz. Later, people used it in Old English drīfende. After that, it was Middle English dryvyng. Many other languages have similar words:.

Saterland Frisian: drieuwend
West Frisian: driuwend
Dutch: drijvend
German Low German: drievend
German: treibend
Swedish: drivande
Dutch: drijving
German: Treibung

🔗 Related Words

drive – A related word in the same word family.

-ing – A related word in the same word family.

drive – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Each civilization borrowed this word because they encountered the concept through cultural contact.