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Definition of motivated adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

motivated

adjective
 
/ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/
 
/ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/
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  1. (often in compounds) done or happening for a particular reason
    • a racially motivated attack
  2. wanting to do something, especially something that involves hard work and effort
    • a highly motivated student
    opposite unmotivated see also self-motivated
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