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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Word of the Day

8 June 2025

EXECUTION

(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable


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Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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