MOTIVATIONAL Definition & Meaning

motivational

[moh-tuh-vey-shuh-nl]

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adjective

of or relating to motivation, a person's reason for acting in a certain way.
The research investigated the motivational factors influencing people’s decision to volunteer with community organizations.
inspiring or seeking to inspire people to act in a certain way, especially so as to overcome obstacles and achieve success, happiness, etc..
He mentors inner city youth, telling his motivational story at local schools.
Since her diagnosis, she has become an HIV/AIDS educator, motivational speaker, and activist.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

antimotivational adjective
nonmotivational adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of motivational¹

motivation ( def. ) + -al ¹ ( def. )

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Frank's boundless energy and motivational skills have got the very best out of Brentford, who are planning for a fifth consecutive season in the Premier League despite one of the smallest budgets.

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This year's line-up includes a motivational speaker, a gold trader and a landscape gardener.

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There will, no doubt, be fresh motivational messages for PSG's players on Saturday night.

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But after "learning acceptance" of his facial disfigurement he now shares his motivational story in schools with the aim of helping children "embrace their personalities and celebrate who they are".

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To push through, we need to have a motivational force behind us.”

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