motive
pronunciation
How to pronounce motive in British English:
UK [ˈməʊtɪv]
How to pronounce motive in American English:
US [ˈmoʊtɪv]
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- Noun:
- the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
- a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music
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- Adjective:
- causing or able to cause motion
- impelling to action