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单词 motivation
释义

motivation

noun

mo·​ti·​va·​tion ˌmō-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce motivation (audio)
1
a
: the act or process of motivating
Some students need motivation to help them through school.
b
: the condition of being motivated
employees who lack motivation
2
: a motivating force, stimulus, or influence : incentive, drive
the Old Testament heroes added religious motivation to the waging of war Richard Humble
The fear of failure was the motivation for his achievements.
motivational
ˌmō-tə-ˈvā-shnəl How to pronounce motivation (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
adjective
motivationally adverb

Synonyms

  • boost
  • encouragement
  • goad
  • impetus
  • impulse
  • incentive
  • incitation
  • incitement
  • instigation
  • momentum
  • provocation
  • spur
  • stimulant
  • stimulus
  • yeast
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Example Sentences

Some students need motivation to help them through school. Many people have questioned her motivations in choosing to run for office at this time.
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Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Medical Definition

motivation

noun

mo·​ti·​va·​tion ˌmōt-ə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce motivation (audio)
1
a
: the act or process of motivating
b
: the condition of being motivated
2
: a motivating force, stimulus, or influence (as a drive or incentive)
lacks the motivation to lose weight

motivation

noun

as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity fear of failing should be plenty of motivation to study for the test

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • incentive
  • impetus
  • encouragement
  • stimulus
  • momentum
  • impulse
  • reason
  • boost
  • catalyst
  • spur
  • fuel
  • provocation
  • goad
  • stimulant
  • motive
  • incitement
  • instigation
  • cause
  • incitation
  • yeast
  • inducement
  • consideration
  • shot in the arm
  • invitation
  • spark
  • antecedent
  • grounds
  • occasion
  • catalyzer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disincentive
  • counterincentive
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