Motivation

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

Definitions of motivation

noun the general desire or willingness of someone to do something

Example Sentences

A1 My motivation for studying English is to travel and communicate with people from different countries.

A2 She lacks motivation to exercise regularly, but she knows it's important for her health.

B1 Financial incentives can be a strong motivation for employees to work harder.

B2 His motivation to succeed in his career comes from his desire to provide a better life for his family.

C1 Intrinsic motivation, such as a passion for the subject, is often more effective than external rewards.

C2 The athlete's unwavering motivation to be the best in her sport has led her to numerous victories and accolades.

Examples of motivation in a Sentence

formal Motivation plays a key role in driving employees to achieve their goals in the workplace.

informal I need some motivation to get through this Monday morning.

slang I'm lacking the motivation to hit the gym today.

figurative The beautiful sunrise served as a motivation for her to start each day with positivity.

Grammatical Forms of motivation

past tense

motivated

plural

motivations

comparative

more motivated

superlative

most motivated

present tense

motivates

future tense

will motivate

perfect tense

has motivated

continuous tense

is motivating

singular

motivation

positive degree

motivated

infinitive

to motivate

gerund

motivating

participle

motivated

Origin and Evolution of motivation

First Known Use: 1854 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'motivation' originated from the Latin word 'motivus', meaning 'causing motion'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'motivation' has evolved from its original meaning of 'causing motion' to encompass the psychological drive or reason behind an individual's actions or behavior.