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The whole world is determined by trade - which is really the blood of the world. The driving force is everyone's desire to have a better life. How? By consuming. For countries, the 'Holy Grail' is economic growth.
Yann Arthus-Bertrand

Meaning of "driving force" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DRIVING FORCE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DRIVING FORCE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Driving force is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DRIVING FORCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of driving force in the English dictionary

The definition of driving force in the dictionary is the main factor that causes something to happen.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DRIVING FORCE

driver´s ed
driver´s education
driver´s license
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driverless
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driveway
driving
driving belt
driving chain
driving instructor
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driving licence
driving mirror
driving range
driving school
driving seat
driving test
driving wheel
drivingly

WORDS THAT END LIKE DRIVING FORCE

air force
divorce
electromotive force
enforce
field sales force
force
G-force
in force
labour force
life force
police force
reinforce
renforce
sales force
storm force
storm-force
strike force
task force
the force
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workforce

Synonyms and antonyms of driving force in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «driving force» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DRIVING FORCE

Find out the translation of driving force to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of driving force from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «driving force» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

驱动力
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fuerza impulsora
570 millions of speakers

English

driving force
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

असली ताकत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القوة الدافعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

движущей силой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

força motriz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চালনা শক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

force motrice
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penggerak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

treibende Kraft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

原動力
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

원동력
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penggerak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

động lực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உந்து சக்தி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रेरक शक्ती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Itici güç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

forza motrice
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

siłą napędową
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рушійною силою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

forță motrice
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κινητήρια δύναμη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dryfkrag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

drivkraft
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

drivkraften
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of driving force

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRIVING FORCE»

The term «driving force» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.282 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DRIVING FORCE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about driving force

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10 QUOTES WITH «DRIVING FORCE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word driving force.
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Lemon Andersen
For the last 15 years that I have been performing, all I ever wanted to do was transcend poetry to the world. See, it wasn't enough for me to write a book. It wasn't enough for me to join a slam competition, and while those things hold weight, it wasn't the driving force that pushes the pen to the pad.
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Yann Arthus-Bertrand
The whole world is determined by trade - which is really the blood of the world. The driving force is everyone's desire to have a better life. How? By consuming. For countries, the 'Holy Grail' is economic growth.
3
Joyce Banda
My dear husband, Richard, has been the driving force behind my success and rise to whatever level I am now. My story and legacy is incomplete without his mention.
4
Berkeley Breathed
That's the conundrum of cartoon stripping, as opposed to political cartoons. When your anger is the driving force of your drawing hand, failure follows. The anger is OK, but it has to serve the interests of the heart, frankly.
5
Geraldine Brooks
You can't write about the past and ignore religion. It was such a fundamental, mind-shaping, driving force for pre-modern societies. I'm very interested in what religion does to us - its capacity to create love and empathy or hatred and violence.
6
Rocco Buttiglione
For Europe, the fall of Communism has to be taken into account, and the fact that in the fight against Communism the recovery of Europe's Christian roots was the driving force.
7
David Chang
Fear is a driving force for most of the things that I do. I don't know if that's healthy.
8
Jeffrey Combs
Writing has never been a driving force within me.
9
James D'arcy
I don't have any expectations as an actor, and being rich and famous is not my driving force.
10
Jacques Delors
The driving force behind the liberal counter-offensive in Europe has been a reaction against irresponsibility.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRIVING FORCE»

Discover the use of driving force in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to driving force and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Driving Force: The Natural Magic of Magnets
Driving Force unfolds the long and colorful history of magnets and makes their workings a matter of practical wonder.
James D. Livingston, 1996
2
Michael Schumacher: Driving Force
This book will be a real surprise to all fans of Formula One and anyone who's wondered just what goes on behind the superhero's mask.
Michael Schumacher, 2003
3
Driving Force
As they fight to keep each other alive in a war that threatens to destroy every Shifter in the county, barriers tumble. The driving force of their long-suppressed passion explodes into sheet-scorching animal lust.
Jo Andrews, 2012
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Stress Ecology: Environmental Stress as Ecological Driving ...
Furthermore, one stressor often prepares the subject for the next one to come and may produce extended lifespans and increased offspring numbers, thus causing shifts in population structures.This book provides the first comprehensive ...
Christian E.W. Steinberg, 2012
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Driving Force
Jockey Freddie Croft thought he'd left the perils behind him when he retired from the jump game.
Dick Francis, 2012
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PET Chemistry: The Driving Force in Molecular Imaging
This book provides information on the different applications of PET isotopes, such as F-18, C-11, Ga-68, Cu-64, Y-86, Br-76, Br-77 and I-124, and their impact on molecular imaging.
P.A. Schubiger, L. Lehmann, M. Friebe, 2007
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The Driving Force of Spiritual Powers in World History
Steiner focuses here on spiritual events as causes of transformations in human consciousness as well as outer historical events.
Rudolf Steiner, 1972
8
A Driving Force Within: A 'real Life' Novel
When Charlie's deceits were revealed, and she had no one to turn to, Molly called on her own deep well of inner strength – her Driving Force Within – to help sort out her options and make decisions that would affect her dramatically, ...
Bernice G. Dyck, 2012
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The driving force
The stormy relationship between Claude and his father Alex displays cruel irony on an Alzheimer's ward. Cast of 2 men.
Michel Tremblay, Linda Gaboriau, 2005
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Driving force: the McLaughlin family and the age of the car
This is the first book to chronicle the life of this influential family and, in particular, the dynamic entrepreneur and tycoon, Sam McLaughlin.
Heather Robertson, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRIVING FORCE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term driving force is used in the context of the following news items.
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The driving force of millenials
They are a driving force. The sooner we get over our inter-generational discomfort, the better. Retailers, housing developers, employers and ... «www.ottawacommunitynews.com/, Jul 15»
2
Miriam O'Callaghan reveals her kids are the driving force behind her …
Miriam O'Callaghan reveals her kids are the driving force behind her career. The mother of eight credits her kids for the success of her TV ... «Goss.ie, Jul 15»
3
British Grand Prix: The driving force behind rising property prices?
British Grand Prix: The driving force behind rising property prices? by Beth Fisher — Jul 08, 2015. Following the hotly-anticipated British Grand Prix event at the ... «Development Finance Today, Jul 15»
4
Accessories Update: Logitech G29 Driving Force and Turtle Beach …
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Logitech takes the wheel on PS4 with the G29 Driving Force and ... «MCV, Jul 15»
5
Ashway: Carli Lloyd the driving force of US Women's World Cup title
Any future discussions of the greatest sports performances of all time must include Carli Lloyd. That Lloyd's came in a World Cup final, lifting the ... «Gainesville Times, Jul 15»
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Intel's Frank Jones: Moore's Law will guide the internet of things …
Moore's Law will still be a driving force when the internet of things (IoT) revolution is in full swing five years from now, according to the general ... «Siliconrepublic.com, Jul 15»
7
Ian Happ the driving force behind Emeralds' wild comeback win
He was credited with a hit and an RBI, but the Cubs' 2015 first-round draft pick plated four runs on four productive at bats in Eugene's walk-off ... «Oregon Daily Emerald, Jul 15»
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Letter - Politics driving force in global warming discussions
#Many fascinating letters have expressed opinions about global warming. Liberals and conservatives both cite scientific data to bolster their ... «Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Jul 15»
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Ageism isn't a driving force behind sky-high car insurance premiums …
Actor Sheila Hancock told the Guardian about the huge hike in her insurance premium. Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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'He's done wonderful things' Jim Braun: A driving force behind the …
Jim, in particular, served as a driving force behind the annual relay. Involved since the very first East Otter Tail County Relay for Life, Jim helped ... «Perham Focus, Jul 15»

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