as in motivational
serving or likely to arouse action or activity
Her sister's illness proved to be a motivative force in her decision to study medicine.
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motivational
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Years ago, Angela Duckworth, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, did not see much significance in the motivational tactics or customs of NFL players.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026 -
It can be used as a motivational tool to foster a sense of camaraderie in sports or the classroom.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Motivative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivative. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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