MOTIVE Motive: a reason or purpose for doing something; Motives: reasons or purposes for doing something; Motivating: causing someone to act in a certain way; Motivated: driven to act in a certain way; Motivator: someone or something that inspires action; Motivest: most inspiring or compelling; Motively: in a manner that inspires action. Original definition: Motive is the driving force or reason behind an action.
The word MOTIVE can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
Understanding words like MOTIVE helps expand your vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity of the English language. Many words in the Scrabble dictionary come from specialized fields, historical periods, or other languages, showing how English continues to evolve and incorporate new terms.
Word: MOTIVE
Length: 6 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word MOTIVE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.