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\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
—mo·ti·va·tion·al·ly \-ē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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