Definition of motivation
1a : the act or process of motivating Some students need motivation to help them through school.b : the condition of being motivated employees who lack motivation
2 : a motivating force, stimulus, or influence : incentive, drive the Old Testament heroes added religious motivation to the waging of war — Richard Humble The fear of failure was the motivation for his achievements.
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Examples of motivation in a Sentence
Some students need motivation to help them through school.
Many people have questioned her motivations in choosing to run for office at this time.
1873
First Known Use of motivation
1873
MOTIVATION Defined for English Language Learners
motivation
playDefinition of motivation for English Language Learners
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: the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something : the act or process of motivating someone
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: the condition of being eager to act or work : the condition of being motivated
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: a force or influence that causes someone to do something
Medical Dictionary
motivation
playMedical Definition of motivation
1a: the act or process of motivatingb: the condition of being motivated
2: a motivating force, stimulus, or influence (as a drive or incentive) lacks the motivation to lose weight
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