motive
/ˈməʊtɪv/adjective
Producing or capable of producing movement.
Example sentences
- “Steam provided the motive power for the earliest trains.”
- “Engineers studied the motive force needed to turn the giant wheel.”
As a noun it is the standard word of crime reporting: police search for a motive.
Related words
mountainA very high, steep-sided mass of land that rises well above the surrounding area, usually with a narrow top.motivateTo give someone a reason or desire to do something; to inspire effort.mouthguardA protective piece, usually plastic, worn inside the mouth to cover the upper or lower teeth, or both.motherA woman who has a child, whether by giving birth, adopting, or fostering; a female parent.muddyDirty with wet soil, or containing a lot of it.motelA cheap hotel for short stays, often renting rooms by the hour and associated with secret romantic meetings. 