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   Mo·ti·va·tion

   /ˌmōdəˈvāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way: "escape can be a strong motivation for travel" Similar motivemotivating forceincentivestimulusstimulationinspirationimpulseinducementincitementspurgoadprovocationreasonrationaleground(s)
   • ▪ the general desire or willingness of someone to do something: "keep staff up to date and maintain interest and motivation" Similar enthusiasmdriveambitioninitiativedeterminationenterprisesense of purposeinformal:get-up-and-go

   Word Origin late 19th century: from motive, reinforced by motivate.

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