Definition & Meaning of "motivation"in English

Motivation

the driving force or reason behind someone's actions, behaviors, or desires

inspiring

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

motivations

Examples

His motivation for starting his own business stemmed from a desire for independence.

the act of motivating; providing incentive

the condition of being motivated

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