browse search

Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z
motivate to cause to move or act by giving incentive or inspiration.
motivation the act or process of motivating. [3 definitions]
motivational research in advertising and marketing, the systematic assessment of consumer attitudes toward products and services.
motivator a person or thing that causes one to move or act by giving incentive or inspiration.
-motive moving, or relating to motion.
motive an idea, need, desire, or impulse that causes a person to act in a particular way or do a particular thing; reason. [2 definitions]
motiveless combined form of motive.
mot juste (French) the exact word or phrase for the situation.
motley made up of a contrasting variety of types, appearances, or the like; very heterogeneous. [4 definitions]
motmot any of a variety of tropical American birds related to the kingfisher that have long tails and blue or green plumage, and that dig out tunnels in which they nest.
motocross a cross-country race for lightweight motorcycles over rough terrain.
motor a device that causes or increases motion or power, esp. an engine or machine. [5 definitions]
motorbike a small motorcycle with a light frame. [2 definitions]
motorboat a boat driven by a motor mounted inside or outside the hull. [2 definitions]
motorcade a procession of motor vehicles for ceremonial or security purposes.
motorcar an automobile; car.
motorcycle a two-wheeled motor vehicle having a heavy frame and an uncovered engine. [2 definitions]
motor home a large van with living quarters.
motor hotel see "motel."
motorist a person who drives or rides in an automobile.
motorize to install a motor or motors in. [2 definitions]