Motivation

10 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. The general desire or willingness to do something; enthusiasm or drive towards achieving goals.

“Her motivation to succeed stems from a desire to create opportunities for her family.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/məʊtɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

Syllables

mo·ti·va·tion

Related Words

Synonyms

drive incentive inspirationstimulus

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

10-letter word with -TION suffix; contains four O's and three I's

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 15 points; good for using M and V on premium squares

Words Related to Motivation

Words you can make from Motivation

Shorter words formed from the letters in “motivation”.

vitamin motion tomato ainoi amini amino animi animo avion imino imvia inoma maint manit manto matin matti mavin minot moton motto naomi naoto niota

Explore Similar Words

10-letter words starting with M 10-letter words ending with N All 10-letter words 9-letter words 11-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up motivation in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free