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motivation

Pronunciation: /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪ.ʃən/

The English word “motivation” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Willingness of action especially in behavior.
  2. The action of motivating.
  3. Something which motivates.
  4. An incentive or reason for doing something.
  5. A research rating that measures how the rational and emotional elements of a commercial affect consumer intention to consider, visit, or buy something.

Etymology

From motive (verb) + -ation, probably after French motivation and German Motivation.

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