How do you use the word "motivational" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "motivational" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "motivational": The carrot and the stick are well known motivational tools. Tom often posts motivational quotes on Facebook.

Motivational Meaning

/mˌoʊtəˈveɪʃənəl/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

adjTending or intended to motivate.

Sentence Examples

The carrot and the stick are well known motivational tools.

Tom often posts motivational quotes on Facebook.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The speaker gave a very ____ talk that inspired everyone to change their habits.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

He listens to a ____ podcast every morning during his commute to help stay positive and focused on his various work projects.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Anglo-Norman motifder. Middle French motifder. Proto-Indo-European *m(y)ewh₁-der. Proto-Italic *moweō Late Latin moveō Late Latin mōtus Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Late Latin -īvus Late Latin mōtīvumder. Middle English motif English motive Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English motivation Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English motivational From motivation + -al.

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