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- US Pronunciation
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- [moh-tuh-vey-shuh n]
- /ˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [moh-tuh-vey-shuh n]
- /ˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən/
Definitions of motivative word
- noun motivative the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus. 1
- noun motivative the state or condition of being motivated or having a strong reason to act or accomplish something: We know that these students have strong motivation to learn. 1
- noun motivative something that motivates; inducement; incentive: Clearly, the company's long-term motivation is profit. 1
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Origin of motivative
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; motive + -ation
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Parts of speech for Motivative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
motivative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
motivative usage trend in Literature
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