Definitions for motivating
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1. motivation, motivatingadjective

   the act of motivating; providing incentive

2. 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"

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1. motivatingadjective

   Effectively providing an incentive.

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1. 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.

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1. 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

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of motivating in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of motivating in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of motivating in a Sentence

1. Lindsey Vonn:

   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.

2. Page Pate:

   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.

3. Danielle Hale:

   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.

4. Annie Mulgrew:

   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.

5. Joshua Sutton via AP:

   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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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=motivating
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Motivating
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=motivating