motivation

15 points English 10 letters Common Commonness #9,408 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

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 behavior

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/mˌoʊtʌvˈeɪʃʌn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural motivations

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal

motive need

the act of motivating

motivating

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

information station situation conversation operation investigation location nation vacation education reputation explanation imagination generation organization invitation

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Crossword clues

“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 behavior” wn-def

Anagrams

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Words you can make from MOTIVATION

to it in on no not at an man too am into

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Useful lists

10 Letter Words Words Starting With M Words Ending in N