adj
Uncommon
motivational
Motivational (adj) means Intended to inspire people to act or try harder. Example: “He attended a motivational seminar before the sales conference.”
adj
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Intended to inspire people to act or try harder.
"He attended a motivational seminar before the sales conference."
How to use motivational
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDesigned to inspire or push people toward action.
Common pairings
motivational speaker
motivational poster
motivational quote
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more motivational
- Superlative
- most motivational
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Rhymes for motivational
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
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Frequently asked questions
What does “motivational” mean?
The word “motivational” means intended to inspire people to act or try harder. In plain terms, designed to inspire or push people toward action.
How do you use “motivational” in a sentence?
Here is “motivational” used in a sentence: “He attended a motivational seminar before the sales conference.”
What part of speech is “motivational”?
“Motivational” is an adjective.
Is “motivational” a common word?
“Motivational” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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