ஆங்கிலம்

motive

gb/mˈoʊtɪv/ us/mˈoʊtɪv/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 3000
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
1

Reason for an action

The reason why someone does something.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone]'s motive for [doing something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motive' with 'motivation'. 'Motive' is the specific reason for an action, while 'motivation' can mean general desire or willingness.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
reason (More general term for why something is done; less often implies secrecy or suspicion.) | purpose (More formal or abstract term, often without negative connotation.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
disinterest (Lack of personal reason or stake in doing something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
hidden motive |political motive |financial motive |question someone's motive |have a motive
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |crime |psychology |core_vocabulary |communication
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The police are still trying to determine the killer's motive.
  • Her motive for volunteering was to gain experience.
  • He had no financial motive for the crime.
  • Some questioned the company's motive for donating money.
  • The detective searched for a possible motive behind the attack.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The police do not know the motive.
  • I think his motive is to help people.
  • She told me her motive for moving to the city.
  • They want to find the motive for the crime.
பெயர்ச்சொல் technical B2 entity
2

Recurring theme in art/music

A short part of music or art that repeats and is important.

பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'motive' with 'motif', which is the more common spelling for this artistic sense.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
theme (Broader term; may refer to longer or more complex ideas in art or music.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
musical motive |recurring motive |central motive
கருப்பொருள்கள்
music |art |arts_entertainment |education
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The composer used a simple four-note motive throughout the symphony.
  • A recurring floral motive appears in her paintings.
  • The novel's central motive is the search for identity.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The song has a short motive that repeats.
  • There is a flower motive in the design.
  • This story has a love motive that comes again and again.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
motive
IPA
GB/mˈoʊtɪv/
US/mˈoʊtɪv/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
motive (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (motive)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: motive
  • Plural: motives
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
motives noun
Core family
motivate verb B1 motivation noun B1 motivated adjective motivational adjective
Related words
motivator noun motivating adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unmotivated adjective demotivate verb demotivating adjective
Advanced or less common
motiveless adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்

motive power

1
/mˈoʊtɪv pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase technical

Power that moves machinery

Energy or force that makes a machine or vehicle move.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Steam engines provided the motive power for early trains.
  • Electricity is now the main source of motive power in factories.

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