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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The motivative case, a case found in some languages (for example Basque) which marks the meaning "because of". uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   motivating; serving to motivate
2. 2
   In, marked by or pertaining to the motivative case.

Adjective

1. 1
   impelling to action wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

motivatingmotivatingmotive

Etymology

From motivate + -ive.

Related phrases

motivative case

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