motivation

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Motivation is defined as the reasons why you are doing something, or the level of desire you have to do something.

(noun)

  1. If you want to lose weight to get healthier, this is an example of motivation to improve your health.
  2. If you have a very strong desire to do something, this is an example of a time when you have strong motivation.

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See motivation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The act or process of motivating.
    b. The state of being motivated.
  2. Something that motivates; an inducement or incentive.

Related Forms:

  • moˌti·vaˈtion·al adjective
  • moˌti·vaˈtion·al·ly adverb

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