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Meaning of motivation in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌmoʊdəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    motivation

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from motive, reinforced by motivate

    Definitions

    1. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal

    Examples

    • « the reason for the action »
    • « that which gives purpose and direction to behavior »
    • « we did not understand his motivation »
    • « he acted with the best of motives »
  2. 2. the condition of being motivated

    Examples

    • « his motivation was at a high level »
  3. 3. the act of motivating

    Examples

    • « providing incentive »

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