demotivationally
|de-mo-ti-va-tion-al-ly|
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/diːˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənəli/
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/diːˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃənəli/
(demotivational)
reducing motivation
Etymology
'demotivationally' originates from the English word 'demotivate,' which is derived from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'motivate' from Latin 'motivus,' meaning 'moving.'
'demotivate' evolved from the combination of 'de-' and 'motivate,' and 'demotivationally' was formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly.'
Initially, it meant 'to remove motivation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that reduces or diminishes motivation.
The constant criticism was delivered demotivationally, affecting the team's performance.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 21:37