DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
motive
/'moʊtɪv/ · moʊtɪv
Motive has 2 syllables: mo · tive.
mo
01
tive
02
noun. The psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior.
noun. A theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music.
adjective. Impelling to action.
adjective. Causing or able to cause motion.
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