Motivational
ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃənəl
Definitions
Providing someone with a reason for doing something; inspiring enthusiasm or eagerness.
ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃənəl
Providing a reason for action or desire; inspiring
The coach gave a motivational speech before the game.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend is feeling down about studying. A motivational book is like a pep talk in pages – it gives you that push to get going and believe you can do it! It's like a power-up for your brain!
👶 For kids: Something that makes you want to do something. Like a reward that makes you want to be good.
More Examples
Reading inspirational stories can have a motivational effect.
She used motivational strategies to improve her sales team's performance.
How It's Used
"Motivational speakers are often hired by companies to boost employee morale."
"Motivational factors play a key role in understanding human behavior."
"Motivational techniques are used to encourage students to learn."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
Motivational speaker
A person who delivers speeches designed to inspire and encourage an audience.
"The company hired a motivational speaker to boost employee morale."
From 'motive' + '-ational'. 'Motive' comes from the Latin 'motus' (past participle of 'movere', to move). The suffix '-ational' indicates something related to or characterized by a process.
The word gained popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of motivational psychology and business practices.
Memory tip
Think of a 'motive' that gets you moving; 'motivational' helps others find their 'motive'.
Word Origin
"move, to set in motion"