hortative
UK: ˈhɔːtətɪv | US: ˈhɔːrtətɪv
adj. giving strong encouragement; urging someone to take action
hortative = hort<urge> + ative<adjective suffix>
- hort<urge>: From Latin hortari (to urge, encourage).
- ative<adjective suffix>: A suffix forming adjectives, derived from Latin -ativus, indicating a tendency or function.
Etymology Origin:
The word hortative traces back to Latin hortativus, from hortari (to exhort or encourage). The root hort- is also seen in exhort (to strongly urge). Over time, the suffix -ative was added to form an adjective describing speech or behavior that urges action. The logical progression reflects a shift from the literal act of urging (hortari) to the descriptive quality of being encouraging (hortative).
The coach's hortative speech motivated the team to win the championship.
Her hortative tone made the volunteers work harder.
The president delivered a hortative address to inspire national unity.
Teachers often use hortative language to encourage student participation.
The pamphlet included hortative messages to promote environmental awareness.