Motivation Meaning
/ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounWillingness of action especially in behavior.
nounThe action of motivating.
Sentence Examples
Without motivation, nothing can be achieved.
All right! Everybody around me is so encouraging I'm getting a rush of motivation.
What is the motivation behind this sudden change?
CEFR Practice Quiz
Her strong ____ to succeed drove her to study every night for the exam.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Finding the right ____ can be difficult, but it is very essential if you want to successfully achieve your long-term goals in life.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Anglo-Norman motifder. Middle French motifder. Proto-Indo-European *m(y)ewh₁-der. Proto-Italic *moweō Late Latin moveō Late Latin mōtus Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Late Latin -īvus Late Latin mōtīvumder. Middle English motif English motive Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English motivation From motive (verb) + -ation, probably after French motivation and German Motivation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her strong ____ to succeed drove her to study every night for the exam.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Finding the right ____ can be difficult, but it is very essential if you want to successfully achieve your long-term goals in life.