Synonyms: motivating, motivation
Definition: the act of motivating; providing incentive
Similar words: human action, human activity, deed, act
Definition: something that people do or cause to happen
Synonyms: motivating, motivative, motive
Definition: impelling to action
Usage: it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function- Arthur Pap; motive pleas; motivating arguments
Similar words: causative
Definition: producing an effect
Usage: poverty as a causative factor in crime