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mo·ti·va·tive

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. 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. motivative

    Motivative, serving as or providing motivation or incentive, often refers to something that encourages a person to take action, fulfill a need, or achieve a goal. It could be an idea, action, or event that influences behavior. It often stimulates a person to act towards achieving a particular objective.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of motivative in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of motivative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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