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masculine

moˈtʃivu

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Translation

reason, motive

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Word origin

From Latin motivus ('moving, impelling'), from movere ('to move').

Origin
Latin
Root
motivus
English cognates
motive, motivate, motion

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmotivos

Examples

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What is the reason for your visit?

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He had a good reason to be absent.

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There's no reason to worry.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 7: Words 451-460.