Motivational

Pronunciation: /ˌmoʊdəˈveɪʃənəl/

Definitions of motivational

adjective describing or relating to the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something; inspiring or encouraging

Example Sentences

A1 I read a motivational quote every morning to start my day on a positive note.

A2 Watching motivational videos on YouTube helps me stay focused on my goals.

B1 The speaker gave a motivational speech that inspired the audience to take action.

B2 Reading motivational books has been a game-changer in my personal development journey.

C1 Attending motivational seminars has been instrumental in my career growth.

C2 The coach's motivational training techniques have transformed the team's performance on the field.

Examples of motivational in a Sentence

formal The motivational speaker delivered an inspiring speech to the audience.

informal I always feel pumped up after watching a motivational video.

slang That Instagram post was so motivational, it really got me going.

figurative The sunrise over the mountains was like a motivational painting come to life.

Grammatical Forms of motivational

• past tense: motivated
• plural: motivationals
• comparative: more motivational
• superlative: most motivational
• present tense: motivates
• future tense: will motivate
• perfect tense: have motivated
• continuous tense: is motivating
• singular: motivational
• positive degree: motivational
• infinitive: to motivate
• gerund: motivating
• participle: motivated

Origin and Evolution of motivational

First Known Use: 1831 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'motivational' originated from the Latin word 'motivus' which means 'moving' or 'impelling'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of psychology and philosophy to describe factors that activate, direct, and sustain goal-directed behavior, the term 'motivational' has evolved to encompass a wide range of contexts such as business, sports, and personal development.