motivation
/ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: motivations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Willingness of action especially in behavior.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The action of motivating.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “motivation” mean?
Willingness of action especially in behavior.
Is “motivation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.