Definition

Causing someone to take action or motivating them to do something.

Example

The teacher's encouraging words were very motivative for the students during the exam preparation.

Conversation

I just read a book that was really motivative for me.

Oh really? What was it about?

It focused on setting goals and pushing yourself to achieve them.

That sounds inspiring! I need something like that to kickstart my motivation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Motivative → It is formed from "motive" (from Latin "motivus", meaning causing motion) and the suffix "-ative" (meaning having the quality of). The word "motivative" refers to something that has the quality of causing motion or providing motivation.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'causes motion' ('motivus') and has the quality of doing so ('-ative'). This helps you remember that 'motivative' relates to providing motivation.

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