Catalyst
Catalyst noun - (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
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Synonyms for Catalyst
Motivation is a synonym for catalyst in something which incites activity topic. In some cases you can use "Motivation" instead a noun "Catalyst".
Motivation
Motivation noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
Usage example: fear of failing should be plenty of motivation to study for the test
Catalyst is a synonym for motivation in ambition topic. You can use "Catalyst" instead a noun "Motivation".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- inclination and catalyst
- inclination and motivation
- impulse and catalyst
- impulse and motivation
- motive and catalyst
- motive and motivation
- inspiration and catalyst
- inspiration and motivation
- stimulus and catalyst
- stimulus and motivation
- encouragement and catalyst
- encouragement and motivation
- impetus and catalyst
- impetus and motivation
Both words in one sentence
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In The Elements Of Friendship, Book IS: Bonds, Trixie's Alicorn Amulet-powered conquest of Ponyville and enslavement of its citizens gives Queen Selena the motivation and catalyst she needs to regain her full power for the first time since she was purified of NightMare Moon.
Source: Nice Job Fixing It, Villain - Compare The Power of Love and The Power of Hate (love and hatred are used as motivation and/or catalyst of doing something grand).
Source: Motivated By Fear - This turns out to be the motivation of the Reapers/Catalyst from Mass Effect.
Source: The Computer Is Your Friend
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