What does motivating mean?
Definitions for motivating
mo·ti·vat·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
motivation, motivatingadjective
the act of motivating; providing incentive
motivative(a), motive(a), motivatingadjective
impelling to action
"it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function"- Arthur Pap; "motive pleas"; "motivating arguments"
Wiktionary
motivatingadjective
Effectively providing an incentive.
ChatGPT
motivating
Motivating refers to the process of providing a reason, incentive, or drive for someone to do something or behave in a certain way. This typically involves inspiring, encouraging, or stimulating individuals or groups towards achieving a goal or completing a task. It can also refer to the internal or external factors influencing these actions or behaviors.
Editors Contribution
motivatingverb
Verb form of the word motivate.
The motivating factor was the love for humanity and the planet.
Submitted by MaryC on March 20, 2020
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of motivating in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of motivating in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of motivating in a Sentence
Tiger and I both went through rehab with our injuries at a similar time, so we were both in the gym together and pushing each other and motivating each other, both frustrated.
If you get people from this jury, on the prosecution side, who are skeptical that this is even a crime, then you're going to have a doubly difficult job of convincing them that race was the motivating factor for the death, they're going to be hostile to the case from the beginning.
For those thinking about making the transition from renting to buying their first home, rising rents will remain a motivating factor even as for-sale home prices and mortgage rates continue to climb.
There's nothing wrong with taking a break, and there's nothing less motivating than an injury, if my body feels too fatigued or I feel discomfort in my muscles or joints, I back off. Staying safe and healthy allows for longevity, and that's really what it's all about.
I thought being cold and wet was going to be the hardest part of hiking the Appalachian Trail. But in actuality, it was the mental game of motivating and keeping an upbeat attitude to help Harvey stay positive and enjoy his hike.
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