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motivated

/ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Having a strong inner drive, enthusiasm, or determination to accomplish a goal or perform well.

Example

"The internship program attracts highly motivated students who are eager to gain practical research experience."

2

Prompted, influenced, or caused by a specific underlying reason, incentive, or purpose.

Example

"The committee concluded that the sudden policy change was politically motivated rather than based on economic data."

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• Rhymes for motivated

• Nearby Words

motionlessly
motionlessness
motivate
motivated
motivation
motivational
motivationally

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as the past participial adjective of the verb 'motivate', which derives from the noun 'motive', ultimately from Medieval Latin 'motivus' ('moving, impelling') and Latin 'movere' ('to move').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Motivated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/motivated
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