motivation

mo·ti·va·tion

noun \ˌmōt-ə-ˈvā-shən\

Definition of MOTIVATION

1

a : the act or process of motivating b : the condition of being motivated

2

: a motivating force, stimulus, or influence (as a drive or incentive) <lacks the motivation to lose weight>

—mo·ti·va·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-^əl\ adjective

—mo·ti·va·tion·al·ly \-ē\ adverb