Definition of Motive

  • 1. 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
  • 2. A theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music Noun
  • 3. A design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration Noun
  • 4. Causing or able to cause motion Adjective Satellite
  • 5. Impelling to action Adjective Satellite

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