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a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)<the principal motive of the piece was introduced in the flute section>— see matter 1
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a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric)<decorated with a paisley motive>— see pattern 1
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something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing<the detective felt that the first suspect didnʼt have any motive for committing the crime>— see reason 2
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