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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

motivation

/məʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does motivation mean?

noun

The reason or reasons one has for doing something, or a person or thing that motivates someone.

Example

"Her motivation for training for the marathon was to raise money for charity."

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