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mo·ti·va·tion

motivation

pronunciation:
mo t veI shn
part of speech: noun
definition 1: an instance or the process of motivating.
definition 2: the state of being motivated.
similar words:
drive
definition 3: something that motivates; inducement; inspiration.
similar words:
incentive, inspiration, motive
derivation: motivational (adj.)