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mo·ti·va·tion [ mtə 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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