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- US Pronunciation
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- [moh-tuh-veyt]
- /ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moh-tuh-veyt]
- /ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt/
Definitions of demotivating word
- verb with object demotivating to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel. 1
- noun demotivating Present participle of demotivate. 1
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Origin of demotivating
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; motive + -ate1
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Parts of speech for Demotivating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demotivating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
demotivating usage trend in Literature
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