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How do you spell Motivation?

Correct spelling

motivation

MOTIVAT + ION. Think: motivate.

Why is motivation spelled this way?

From Latin motivus, moving. MOVERE (to move). Motivation is what moves you — the force that transforms inertia into action.

Common misspellings of motivation

motivatonmotivasionmotavationmotiviation

Example

She found new motivation to succeed.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "motivation". MOTIVAT + ION. Think: motivate.
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