Motivation

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Her motivation to study psychology stemmed from her desire to help others.

The general desire or willingness of someone to do something.

The employee lacked motivation to complete the project on time.

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.

Effective teachers understand the importance of student motivation for learning.

A stimulating incentive or reason that encourages a person to act.

The promise of a promotion served as motivation for him to work harder.

Derived from the Latin 'motivationem', meaning 'a moving, provocation'.

intrinsic motivation

Motivation that comes from within the individual, driven by personal satisfaction.

extrinsic motivation

Motivation that comes from external factors, such as rewards or recognition.

loss of motivation

A state where a person no longer feels the desire to pursue goals.

motivate

To provide someone with a reason for doing something.

motivational

Pertaining to the reasons or incentives for behaving in a certain way.

Hustle

You need to find your hustle to keep pushing through tough times.

Get up and go

He has a lot of get up and go, always ready to tackle new projects.

Fire in the belly

You can see she's got that fire in the belly to succeed.