Meaning
motivation
- explanation, reason
- grounds
In a sentence
Oggi ho poca motivazione per andare in palestra.
Today I have little motivation to go to the gym.
Qual è la motivazione di questo ritardo?
What is the reason for this delay?
Dammi una motivazione chiara, per favore.
Give me a clear explanation, please.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| motivazione | feminine · singular |
| motivazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use motivazione for both personal drive and a stated reason; context usually makes it clear.
- For legal or administrative writing, motivazione often means the written reasoning behind a decision, more formal than semplice ragione.
- After senza, it often appears in the plural: senza motivazioni valide = without valid grounds.