Motivation — synonyms, definition

1. motivation (Noun)

bent comfort deduction desire encouragement enlivening helpfulness impulse inclination inference inspiration intent intention motivating motive need object proclivity purpose rationale • • •

motivation (Noun) — The psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behaviour. ex. "we did not understand his motivation"

motivation (Noun) — The condition of being motivated. ex. "his motivation was at a high level"

motivation (Noun) — The act of motivating; providing incentive.

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