motivatingly
|mo/ti/va/ting/ly|
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/ˈmoʊ.tɪˌveɪ.tɪŋ.li/
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/ˈməʊ.tɪˌveɪ.tɪŋ.li/
(motivate)
incentive provider
Etymology
Etymology Information
'motivate' originates from the Latin word 'motivus,' which means 'moving.'
Historical Evolution
'motivate' evolved from the French word 'motiver,' which was derived from 'motif,' meaning 'a reason or cause.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide a reason or cause,' and it evolved into its current meaning of 'to provide motivation or encouragement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that provides motivation or encouragement.
The coach spoke motivatingly to the team before the big game.
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Last updated: 2025/02/10 17:47