Etymology
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motivator (n.)

"someone or something that initiates or stimulates action or behavior," 1917, agent noun in Latin form from motivate (v.).

Entries linking to motivator

motivate (v.)

"to stimulate toward action, act as the inciting cause of," 1863, from motive + -ate (2); perhaps modeled on French motiver or German motivieren. Related: Motivated; motivating.

updated on February 27, 2019

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Definitions of motivator from WordNet

motivator (n.)
a positive motivational influence;
Synonyms: incentive / inducement
Etymologies are not definitions. From wordnet.princeton.edu, not affiliated with etymonline.

Dictionary entries near motivator

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