motivation
motivation
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "Motivation"
IPA: /moʊtɪveɪʃən/
Syllable Breakdown:
mo: /moʊ/
/m/ - bilabial nasal consonant
/oʊ/ - open-mid back rounded vowel
ti: /tɪ/
/t/ - alveolar stop consonant
/ɪ/ - short front unrounded vowel
va: /v/
/v/ - labiodental fricative consonant
tion: /ʃən/
/ʃ/ - palatal fricative consonant
/ən/ - nasal consonant cluster
Word Form Variations
Singular: motivation
Plural: motivations
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A reason or incentive that encourages or stimulates someone to do something.
Synonyms: inspiration, incentive, drive, impulse, stimulus
Antonyms: discouragement, demotivation, apathy, indifference
Verb
Definition: To provide with a reason or incentive to act.
Synonyms: inspire, encourage, incite, stimulate
Antonyms: discourage, demotivate, dissuade
Adjective
Definition: Having or showing a strong desire or determination to do something.
Synonyms: driven, determined, enthusiastic, eager
Antonyms: unmotivated, apathetic, indifferent, listless
Adverb
Definition: In a way that is driven by a strong desire or determination.
Synonyms: enthusiastically, eagerly, determinedly
Antonyms: apathetically, indifferently, listlessly
Examples of Use
Books
In a self-help book: "Finding your motivation is the first step to achieving your goals." (John Doe, The Power of Motivation)
In a historical novel: "The French Revolution was fueled by the motivation of the people to overthrow the monarchy." (Jane Smith, Revolutionaries)
Newspapers
In a business article: "Companies must provide strong motivation to retain top talent." (The New York Times)
In a sports article: "The team's motivation to win the championship was evident in their performance." (The Guardian)
Online Publications
In a blog post: "My lack of motivation to exercise has been a major obstacle in my weight loss journey." (Anonymous, The Struggles of a Lazy Person)
In a social media post: "Need some motivation to finish this project! Any tips?" (User123)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
In a movie: "The character's motivation for revenge is revealed in a flashback." (The Dark Knight)
In a video game: "The player's motivation to complete the game is driven by the desire to unlock new content." (Grand Theft Auto V)
General Public Discourse
In a conversation: "I'm struggling to find the motivation to go to work today."
In a speech: "We must inspire a new generation with the motivation to make a difference in the world." (Martin Luther King Jr.)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Motivation
"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."
— Jim Rohn"People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily."
— Zig Ziglar"Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."
— Lou Holtz"Motivation comes from working on things we care about."
— Sheryl Sandberg"The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one’s destiny to do, and then do it."
— Henry Ford"Your limitation—it's only your imagination. Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you."
— Anonymous"Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal—a commitment to excellence—that will enable you to attain the success you seek."
— Mario Andretti"Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it."
— Dwight D. Eisenhower"You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
— Zig Ziglar"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
— Mark Twain
Etymology
Motivation comes from the Latin word "movere," which means "to move." This suggests that the original idea behind motivation was to set something or someone into action.
Over time, the meaning of "motivation" evolved to focus on the internal reasons or forces that drive a person to act. It's like the spark that ignites a fire within us, pushing us towards our goals.
The first recorded use of "motivation" in English was in the 16th century, where it referred to the act of moving or stirring something. By the 17th century, the word had taken on its modern meaning of a reason or incentive for action.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Motivation
Directly Using "Motivation":
Find your motivation: To discover what drives you to achieve your goals.
Lack of motivation: A feeling of being uninspired or uninterested.
Motivational speaker: A person who delivers speeches designed to inspire or encourage others.
Using Synonyms for Similar Effect:
Drive someone to do something: To motivate or encourage someone to act.
Kick someone into gear: To motivate someone to start working or taking action.
Give someone a boost: To encourage or inspire someone.
Original Phrases:
Motivation muscle: A metaphor for the ability to find and sustain motivation.
Motivation marathon: A reference to the endurance required to maintain motivation over a long period.
Motivation meltdown: A humorous term for losing motivation or enthusiasm.
While there may not be as many common phrases and idioms directly using "motivation," the concept of motivation is so fundamental that it's often implied or expressed through various synonyms and metaphors. The phrases and idioms listed above provide a glimpse into the different ways motivation can be conveyed in language.
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Source Information
Definition of motivation from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
