MOTIVITY

locomotion, motive power, motivity

(noun) the power or ability to move

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

motivity (countable and uncountable, plural motivities)

The power or ability to move

Synonyms

• locomotion

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*tiv"i*ty, n. Etym: [See Motive, n.]

1. The power of moving or producing motion.

2. The quality of being influenced by motives. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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INVASION

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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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