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
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motive::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | motivation, need |
| Type of | psychological feature |
| Has types | morality, mental energy, life, irrational motive, psychic energy, rational motive, impulse, urge, ethics, morals, ethical motive |
| Derivation | motivate |
he acted with the best of motives.
motive::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | motif |
| Type of | musical theme, idea, theme, melodic theme |
| Has types | obligato, obbligato |
motive::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | motor |
| Derivation | motivity |
a motive force.
motive power.
