Simple meaning
What does Motivation mean?
Motivation means what makes you want to do something.
Dictionary definition
Motivation means the reason or inner drive that makes someone want to act or keep trying.
Example sentences
Motivation in a sentence
easy
In class, we learned what motivation means.
medium
Our reading and writing activities used motivation in a clear context.
hard
Understanding motivation helped us explain ideas better in classroom discussion.
Synonyms
Words like Motivation
Antonyms
Opposite words
discouragementFeeling less willing to try.
apathyLack of interest or drive.
Word family
Motivation word family
Base word
motivation
noun
motivation
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does motivation mean?
Motivation means the drive or reason to keep trying.
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