motivation

noun

An incentive or reason for doing something.

Willingness of action especially in behavior.

Something which motivates.

The action of motivating.

(advertising) A research rating that measures how the rational and emotional elements of a commercial affect consumer intention to consider, visit, or buy something.

Roots

moveomot- · Latin · move, mover

Synonyms for motivation

incentiven impetusn incitationn

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