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/mɒtɪˈveɪʃən/ · mo.ti.va.tion
noun
  1. Willingness of action especially in behavior. Her motivation to pursue a career in science led her to earn a Ph.D.
  2. The action of motivating. The motivational speech inspired the team to work harder.
  3. Something which motivates. The promise of a raise was a strong motivation for him to meet the sales target.
Did you know? The concept of motivation has been studied extensively in psychology, with researchers identifying various types of motivation, including intrinsic motivation (driven by personal interest) and extrinsic motivation (driven by external rewards or pressures).
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026