motivation
B2Frequent NGSL-3UK /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/US /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/
Meaning
noun
the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way
“motivation (behind something), What is the motivation behind this sudden change?”
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