motivation

motivation

noun

Definition of MOTIVATION

something that arouses action or activity <fear of failing should be plenty of motivation to study for the test>

Synonyms boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, incentive, incitation, incitement, instigation, momentum, motivation, provocation, spur, stimulant, stimulus, yeast

Related Words inducement, invitation; antecedent, cause, consideration, grounds, motive, occasion, reason; catalyst, catalyzer, fuel, spark

Antonyms counterincentive, disincentive