motivation
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
motivations
plural
motivations
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOTIVATION
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a
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the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something
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the act or process of motivating someone
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Some students need motivation to help them through school.
b
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the condition of being eager to act or work
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the condition of being motivated
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employees who lack motivation
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a force or influence that causes someone to do something
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His behavior seemed to be without motivation. = There seemed to be no motivation [=reason, motive] for his behavior.
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Many people have questioned her motivations in choosing to run for office at this time.
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a motivational speech [=a speech that is intended to motivate people]
