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UK
/mˈəʊtɪvˌeɪtɪŋ/
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[ US /ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtɪŋ/ ]
[ US /ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtɪŋ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
impelling to action
motive pleas
motivating arguments
it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function
NOUN
- the act of motivating; providing incentive
How To Use motivating In A Sentence
- That search, which Corto knows is fruitless, reconciles the sublimation of the motivating object with the euphemistic cynicism of a horizontal and not ascensional awareness of the journey.
- Both these pursuits found their way into his writing, as well as motivating his subsequent relocation to Berlin.
- Lifestyle physical activity may be more successful than structured and more vigorous exercise in motivating sedentary and overweight persons.
- Working under pressure to meet a deadline had a motivating effect.
- Besides the inevitable pressure, it has become to me a motivating force.
- Tasks that do not challenge you can be very demotivating.
- Motivating oneself . Emotional self - control -- delaying gratification and stifling impulsiveness -- underlies accomplishment of every sort.
- The binary opposition of ‘us’ and ‘them’ that is so important in motivating people to action actually reinforces stereotypes and creates barriers.
- Whether you're cooking at home or in a restaurant, there's nothing more depressing and demotivating for a cook than to see plates of uneaten food coming back into the kitchen.
- In most cases, long, repetitive exercise sessions are unenjoyable and demotivating, and increase the risk of injury. Times, Sunday Times