motivation meaning and definition

MOTIVATION noun

Definition of motivation (noun)

1. 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
   • "we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives"
   • synonyms: motive, need
2. the condition of being motivated
   • "his motivation was at a high level"
3. the act of motivating; providing incentive
   • synonyms: motivating