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Definition motivation in American English

motivation noun

noun
/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a feeling of enthusiasm or interest that makes you determined to do something

Example

You can do anything if you have the motivation.

Example

These methods can help increase students' motivation and interest.

Example

She said she had lost her motivation.

2

a reason for doing something

Example

Our real motivation is to make a profit.

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Definition motivation in American English