demotivate
|de/mo/ti/vate|
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/diˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/
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/diːˈməʊtɪveɪt/
reduce motivation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demotivate' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' or 'remove' and the word 'motivate', which comes from the Latin 'motivus', meaning 'moving'.
Historical Evolution
'motivate' changed from the Latin word 'motivus' and eventually became the modern English word 'motivate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove motivation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make someone lose motivation or enthusiasm.
The constant criticism from his boss began to demotivate him.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35