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motivation
mo·ti·va·tion
[
mtə váysh'n
]
(
plural
mo·ti·va·tions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
giving of reason to act:
the act of giving somebody a reason or incentive to do something
2.
enthusiasm:
a feeling of enthusiasm, interest, or commitment that makes somebody want to do something, or something that causes such a feeling
3.
reason:
a reason for doing something or behaving in a particular way
4.
psychology
forces determining behavior:
the biological, emotional, cognitive, or social forces that activate and direct behavior
mo·ti·va·tion·al
adjective
mo·ti·va·tion·al·ly
adverb
mo·ti·va·tive
[
mṓtə vàytiv
]
adjective
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