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Motivation

/ˌməʊtəˈveɪʃən/
A reason or force that influences someone to act in a particular way or achieve something

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He lost motivation to study every night.Her motivation inspired the whole team to win.

Etymology:

etymology
From Latin motivus, meaning moving or driving. Rooted in movere, meaning to move. The term evolved through Middle French motivation.

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