MOTIVATION

motivation, motive, need

(noun) the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior; “we did not understand his motivation”; “he acted with the best of motives”

motivation, motivating

(noun) the act of motivating; providing incentive

motivation

(noun) the condition of being motivated; “his motivation was at a high level”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

motivation (plural motivations)

Willingness of action especially in behavior.

The action of motivating.

Something which motivates.

An incentive or reason for doing something.

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

Source: Wiktionary



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11 January 2025

COWBERRY

(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries


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“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States

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