Underlying motivation Synonyms

Definitions for Underlying


  • (adjective) of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
  • (adjective) in the nature of something though not readily apparent
  • (adjective) being or involving basic facts or principles

Definitions for Motivation


  • (noun) something that arouses action or activity
  • (noun) the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
  • (noun) the condition of being motivated