motivated
UK: ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd | US: ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd
adj. eager to act or achieve; driven by a strong reason or purpose
vt. (past tense of motivate) provided someone with a motive or incentive
motivated = motive<reason/purpose> + ate<verb suffix> + ed<past participle suffix>
- motive: From Latin motivus ("moving, impelling"), from movere ("to move").
- ate: Verb-forming suffix, often indicating action or process.
- ed: Past participle suffix, indicating completed action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin movere ("to move"), reflecting the idea of being "moved" by a purpose. Over time, motivus evolved into "motive" in English, retaining the sense of a driving force. The suffix -ate turns it into a verb ("to motivate"), and -ed marks the result ("motivated" as an adjective or past tense). The progression captures the logic of internal or external forces propelling action.
She was highly motivated to finish her project before the deadline.
The coach motivated the team with an inspiring speech.
His success was motivated by a desire to prove himself.
Employees are more motivated when their efforts are recognized.
The reward system motivated students to participate actively.