Motivational

adj

adj ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Tending or intended to motivate.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to motivation wordnet

Synonyms

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activeactuatinganimatingcausalcausativecompelling

Example

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"The carrot and the stick are well known motivational tools."

Etymology

From motivation + -al.

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