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motivazione

motivation

noun moh-tee-vah-TSYOH-neh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

reason, justification

Usage Note

Motivazione can refer to inner drive (manca di motivazione = lacks motivation) or to the stated reasons behind a decision, especially in legal and administrative language (la motivazione della sentenza = the reasoning of the verdict). The plural motivazioni is common in both senses.

Examples

"La motivazione è fondamentale per studiare."

Natural Translation

Motivation is essential for studying.

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