MOTIVE
Scrabble letter values: M3O1T1I1V4E1 = 11
Definition
- adjective causing or able to cause motion. — synonyms: motive(a), motor
- adjective impelling to action. — synonyms: motivative(a), motive(a), motivating
- noun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal. — synonyms: motivation, need
- noun a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music. — synonyms: motif
- noun a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration. — synonyms: motif
Examples
- “a motive force”
- “motive power”
- “motor energy”