mo·ti·va·tion 
/ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃən/ noun
plural mo·ti·va·tions /ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] a : the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something : the act or process of motivating someone
▪ Some students need motivation to help them through school.
b : the condition of being eager to act or work : the condition of being motivated
▪ employees who lack motivation 2 : a force or influence that causes someone to do something [noncount] ▪ His behavior seemed to be without motivation. = There seemed to be no motivation [=reason, motive] for his behavior. [count] ▪ Many people have questioned her motivations in choosing to run for office at this time.
▪ Some students need motivation to help them through school.
b : the condition of being eager to act or work : the condition of being motivated
▪ employees who lack motivation
— mo·ti·va·tion·al /ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃənl̟/ adjective
▪ a motivational speech [=a speech that is intended to motivate people]
/ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃənl̟/ adjective ▪ a motivational speech [=a speech that is intended to motivate people]
