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Motive (Adjective)

Causing or able to cause motion; "a motive force"; "motive power"; "motor energy".

All adjective clusters.

The electric motor provided the motive force needed to power the machine.
The team's objective was to design a device that could harness motive energy from the wind.
Researchers have been studying the motive power of various types of renewable energy sources.
The physicist was trying to explain the concept of motive energy and how it worked.
A combination of motive and potential energy allow a vehicle to move up a steep hill.

Impelling to action; "it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function"- Arthur Pap; "motive pleas"; "motivating arguments".

All adjective clusters.

A well-crafted pitch can be a highly motivative tool for entrepreneurs seeking investment.
The motivative power of personal stories often inspires people to take action for social change.
The coach delivered a motivative speech before the big game, energizing the team.
Her passion for environmental issues made her a motivative force in the community.
The instructor used motivative examples to help his students understand complex concepts better.