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mo·ti·va·tion

motivation

 
 
pronunciation:
mo t veI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition: When you have motivation, you have a feeling inside you that makes you want to do something. Sometimes motivation comes from thinking about the fun of doing something. Sometimes motivation comes from thinking about how someone might like you or praise you if you do something. Sometimes it comes from the thought of making money or getting some prize or award. Motivation can come from many different things.
Ben is very smart but doesn't have the motivation to do the work.
similar words:
drive
derivation: motivational (adj.)
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