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Motivating Definition & Meaning

motivating
adjective
  1. impelling to action; "it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function"- Arthur Pap; "motive pleas"; "motivating arguments"
noun
  1. the act of motivating; providing incentive

"Motivating" in song lyrics

See how motivating is used in real songs:

  • "Supersonic motivating"
    J.J. Fad — Supersonic (Remix)
  • "Record rotating, life is is motivating"
    Marley Marl f/ Tragedy — Live Motivator
  • "I'm the innovating, motivating"
    Kool Moe Dee — Keep it Real

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Frequently asked questions

What does motivating mean?
impelling to action; "it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function"- Arthur Pap; "motive pleas"; "motivating arguments" the act of motivating; providing incentive
What part of speech is motivating?
Motivating is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does motivating have?
Motivating has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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