Added 9 October 2026
motivation
/ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪ.ʃən/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about motivation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Willingness of action especially in behavior.
- The action of motivating.
- Something which motivates.
Origin
From motive (verb) + -ation, probably after French motivation and German Motivation.
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