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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

motivations

/məˈtɪvɪˌzeɪʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does motivations mean?

noun

The reasons or inducements that motivate someone to do something; a person's reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Example

"Her motivations for quitting her job were a desire for a better work-life balance and a need for a change of scenery."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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