Synonyms: need, motivation, motive
Definition: the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Usage: we did not understand his motivation; he acted with the best of motives
Similar words: psychological feature
Definition: a feature of the mental life of a living organism
Synonyms: motivating, motivation
Definition: the act of motivating; providing incentive
Similar words: human action, human activity, deed, act
Definition: something that people do or cause to happen
Synonyms: motivation
Definition: the condition of being motivated
Usage: his motivation was at a high level
Similar words: condition, status
Definition: a state at a particular time
Usage: a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations