motivation
/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/
mo · ti · va · tion
ˌmoʊ · tɪ · ˈveɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
Significado en Español
motivación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
động lực, sự thúc đẩy
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “motivation”:
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A
incentive
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B
apathy
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C
indifference
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D
reluctance
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A — incentive.
“motivation” means n. the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
Common questions about “motivation”
What does “motivation” mean?
motivation — n. the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. In Chinese: 动机，动力.
How do you pronounce “motivation”?
motivation is pronounced /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: mo · ti · va · tion.
Is “motivation” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. motivation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
